February 3, 2017 by The Sumter Item

IN SPORTS: Talented returning starters have USC Sumter baseball team hopeful

SCIENCE

Masterminds spawn bat robot that may overtake drones A5 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

| Serving South Carolina since October 15, 1894

75 cents

14 arrested for drug trafficking Ongoing operation resulted from 2014 shootings BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com The office of District of Columbia Attorney Beth Drake, unsealed an indictment on Thursday announcing that the Columbia Violent Gang Task Force, assisted by Sumter Police Department, arrested and charged 14 individuals

from Sumter this week for allegedly conspiring to traffic crack cocaine in the Midlands area. Those arrested are: • Shane Marcus Black, 28, of Sumter; • Kevin Darnell Bradley, 46, of Sumter; • Donald Sherman Bush, 46, of Sumter;

• Domonique Keshawn Dingle, 20, of Sumter; • Dennis Jermaine Fortune Jr., 28, of Sumter; • Deshon Jaray Goodman, 23, of Sumter; • Peter Gilbert Jr., 26, of Wedgefield; • Cedric O’Neal Hilton, 32, of Sumter; • Marcus Antoine Lane, 35,

of Sumter; • Jeffery Dewayne Sanders, 31, of Sumter; • Sherman Cornelius Sanders, 38, of Sumter; • Donnie Eugene Scarborough, 47, of Sumter; • O’Brian Anthony Spann, 31, of Sumter; and • Corey Jason Stukes, 37, of Sumter. Each individual is charged with drug trafficking and conspiracy to possess and distrib-

MORE ONLINE Mugshots at theitem.com.

ute crack cocaine. The arrests are a continuation of an ongoing investigation into an illegal organization called “Tha Movement.” During a press conference

SEE DRUG, PAGE A7

Caregivers at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens

MELANIE SMITH / THE SUMTER ITEM

A mother duck, above, keeps a close eye on her new babies at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. An Australian black swan, top right, leads her cygnets to the feeder at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. The facility is the only public park in the United States to feature all eight swan species. An Australian black swan, bottom right, completes her nest with twigs and sticks. According to actionwildlife.org, both swan parents incubate about five to eight eggs for almost 40 days on mounded nests made from grasses and reeds.

Planners unveil designs for Shot Pouch Greenway

Coordinator sees growing partnerships from count of homeless in tri-county area

BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com

BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com

The design for the Shot Pouch Greenway is coming into better focus after consultants from Alta Planning & Design spent several days talking to the public, property owners and public officials about how to build the project. Funded by the Local Option Sales Tax, better known as the “penny sales tax” passed by voters in 2015, the plan is to build a greenway for bicycles and pedestrians along Shot Pouch Branch. The trail would stretch from Swan Lake-Iris Gardens at the south end to Dillon Park on the north end. A portion of the trail between Broad Street and Guignard Drive already exists. “We want to make the community more vibrant for residents and visitors,” said Landscape Architect Blake Sanders. Thursday evening, Sanders unveiled con-

An annual homeless count conducted in Sumter County is complete, and the regional coordinator of the process said the event not only achieved an accurate count but also increased awareness and developed potential partnerships to curb homelessness issues in the area. Dennis Wormsley, director of Any Length Recovery Community — an alcohol and drug rehabilitation center in Sumter — also served this year as the regional Point-In-Time Count coordinator for the Eastern Carolina Homelessness Organization. The non-

VISIT US ONLINE AT

the

.com

PHOTO PROVIDED

A rendering of the Shot Pouch Greenway shows where bicyclists and pedestrians will be able to cross a Sumter road. cepts for adding a designated walking and biking lane on North Wise Drive where it crosses U.S. Highway 378, and adding landscaped islands where the trail would Cross Broad Street, Miller Road and Liberty Street. He said planners had received approval from the South Carolina Department of Transportation to add the islands,

CONTACT US Information: 774-1200 Advertising: 774-1246 Classifieds: 774-1234 Delivery: 774-1258 News and Sports: 774-1226

SEE DESIGNS, PAGE A7

DEATHS, B5 Vernese W. Lowery Lillie Mae P. Frazier Evelena Miller-Williams Sam Scott Joseph V. McKnight Rev. Marie M. Young

Mary S. Tennant Geneva M. Montgomery Belphine B. James Tommie Robinson Carrie B. Temoney Frank R. Powell

profit organization provides various services to people experiencing at least a spell of homelessness in a 12-county region, which includes Sumter County. The federally mandated annual PIT Count is an unduplicated WORMSLEY census of people experiencing homelessness on a given night in January in each county in the U.S. This year’s PIT Count was based on the night of Jan. 25 and surveyors asked the

SEE COUNT, PAGE A7

WEATHER, A12

INSIDE

OVERCAST

2 SECTIONS, 22 PAGES VOL. 122, NO. 80

Cooler with a chance of a morning shower. Tonight, clearing and colder. HIGH 51, LOW 30

Classifieds B6 Comics A10 Opinion A11 Television A8, A9

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

THE SUMTER ITEM

Call: (803) 774-1226 | E-mail: pressrelease@theitem.com

Unsealed records shed light on Roof ’s mental state CHARLESTON (AP) — Documents unsealed in federal court reveal new details about the mental health of convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, including a pychiatrist’s finding that his disorders make it hard for him to focus, interact with others or express emotion. Roof’s psychiatric records remain sealed, as do the transcripts from two competency hearings that were closed to the public over objections by media organizations, including The AsROOF sociated Press. But other information unsealed this week describes Roof’s mental state, a topic the 22-year-old defendant tried to keep out of his sentencing after insisting on representing himself. Quoting from a psychiatrist’s testimony during one of those hearings, his lawyers wrote “the defendant suffers from ‘Social Anxiety Disorder, a Mixed Substance Abuse Disorder, a Schizoid Personality Disorder, depression by history, and a possible Autistic Spectrum Disorder.’” Some of the other trademarks of those disorders, according to the filings, are anxiety about unknown outcomes, a tendency to become overwhelmed and trouble retaining information. Roof’s “high IQ,” his attorneys wrote, is “compromised by a significant discrepancy between his ability to comprehend and to process information and a poor working memory.” Because of this, his attorneys asked that the judge allow for frequent courtroom breaks, longer times for lunch recess and perhaps even a day or two off from court per week. The motion also noted that U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel had “denied a defense request for an independent competency evaluation focused on autism.” The judge ultimately denied the motion, taking breaks at regular intervals and holding court for about eight hours a day. The information on Roof’s diagnoses emerges from the hundreds of pages of court documents originally filed under seal and opened this week by Gergel. Although Roof’s mental health wasn’t discussed much in open court, it played a large role in his trial for shooting nine people as they prayed inside Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. The jury convicted Roof in December on 33 federal charges including hate crimes, and sentenced him to death last month.

Wateree Shooting Range opens Tuesday Facility will allow public BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com Shotgun enthusiasts have a new option to practice their shooting skills beginning Tuesday when South Carolina Department of Natural Resources opens the Wateree Shooting Range to the general public for the first time. The range is located north of Highway 378 and 1.9 miles west of the Wateree River in what was previously the privately owned Indigo Shooting Club. The public range will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, said SCDNR Capt. Billy Downer. Downer said work is continuing on the rifle and pistol portions of the range, which will open at a later date. Work on the clubhouse continues, he said. “We are in the middle of renovating the clubhouse,” he said. “It should be finished in May.” A temporary structure is being used to check in customers until the clubhouse reopens, Downer said. The facility will eventually include a 100-yard rifle range with side berms, back berms and baffles, he said, with a 16-station rifle range and a 25-yard 18-station pistol range. All facilities will meet National Rifle Association standards, he said. Target clays are purchased using a card system, Downers said. Customers must have a debit or credit card to use the system. Clays are $5 for 25. After purchasing clays, customers will be given a card that can be loaded into machines at the shooting sites, allowing the clays to be launched. The sporting clay course, which involves customers following a trail to shoot targets, includes a total of 50 clays.

ITEM FILE PHOTO

Matt Blankenship watches his son Matthew shoot at skeet launched at the former privately owned Indigo Shooting Club, which is now the Wateree Shooting Range. Staff will be on hand at the range while it is open, Downer said. For more information, call range manager Richie Boykin at (803) 2407368.

Downer said it is a very challenging course, with a unique feature called the “Boyd Tower,” where targets are launched from on old transmission tower.

Baker named Sumter YMCA’s Humanitarian of the Year BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com Bobby Baker, longtime youth basketball coach, was named 2016 Humanitarian of the Year during Sumter YMCA’s annual “Mission in Action” luncheon at the O’Donnell House on Jan. 28. Recipients of the award are servant leaders who support the Sumter community by dedicating their lives to supporting the YMCA to advance the vision and goal of the organization, said Roy Creech, who presented Baker with the award. Creech received the honor in 2014. During his time as a coach, Baker worked with hundreds of children and adolescents who remember the many lessons he taught them. John Hickson, a former student who Baker coached through the YMCA, wrote about how the humanitarian taught him much more than how to play basketball. He said that Baker teach-

ing him how to shoot free throws may have been a simple task for the coach, but it meant a lot to him because Baker took the extra time to work with someone who may have needed the most help. “It was that you believed I could be better,” he wrote. Hickson also said that Baker taught him and his teammates how to be young men and to always put their best effort forward, even during practices. “There are certainly many lessons I learned from you that apply not only to the game of basketball but in life,” he said. During an interview after the awards ceremony, Baker said he was completely shocked and surprised when he received the award. He said he had been asked to do the invocation for the ceremony and only his family knew that he would be recognized. Baker said he was “extremely humbled,” and proud to receive it on behalf of the youth.

PHOTO PROVIDED

Bobby Baker was named 2016 Humanitarian of the Year during Sumter YMCA’s annual luncheon Jan. 28. Baker, who has coached basketball for Sumter’s youth for more than 50 years and also coached basketball while serving in the U.S. Army, has spent the past two years coaching students at Wilson Hall. “God gives us all talents and skills,” Baker said. When you can no longer

use your talent, you should teach others, he said. Baker said he has always enjoyed basketball more than other sports because it is the ultimate team sport. It teaches unity and how to respect your teammates, he said. You can’t be successful unless you work together, he said. Baker said he always talks to the team members about what he called “the game of life” 15 minutes before practice starts. He said the group covers multiple topics, including religion, family and other issues in their lives not related to sports. Baker said he’s also passionate about the fire service, to which he also dedicated 50 years of his life. “I dearly love the local fire service and fire department,” he said. “I am thankful for the support,” he said. Baker is also a member of the Sumter Sports Hall of Fame and was named Sumter YMCA’s “Coach of the Century” for his work with Sumter’s youth.

HOW TO REACH US IS YOUR PAPER MISSING? ARE YOU GOING ON VACATION? 36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, S.C. 29150 (803) 774-1200 Jack Osteen Editor and Publisher / Advertising jack@theitem.com (803) 774-1238 Michele Barr Rick Carpenter Business Manager Managing Editor michele@theitem.com rick@theitem.com (803) 774-1249 (803) 774-1201 Gail Mathis Jeff West Clarendon Bureau Manager Customer Service Manager gail@theitem-clarendonsun.com jeff@theitem.com (803) 435-4716 (803) 774-1259

Call (803) 774-1226 Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call (803) 774-1258

TO BUY A SUBSCRIPTION

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Call (803) 774-1200

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD:

Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Call (803) 774-1200 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES Standard Home Delivery

TO PLACE A NON-CLASSIFIED AD:

TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PLUS SUNDAY

Call (803) 774-1246 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

One year - $189; six months - $94.50; three months - $47.50; one month - $15.75. EZPay, $14.50/month

TO PLACE A PAID ANNOUNCEMENT

Mail Delivery

Birth, Engagement, Wedding, Anniversary, Obituary

One year - $276; six months - $138; three months - $69; one month - $23

The Sumter Item is published five days a week except for July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day (unless those fall on a Sunday) by Osteen Publishing Co., 36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. Periodical postage paid at Sumter, SC 29150. Postmaster: Send address changes to Osteen Publishing Co., 36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150. Publication No. USPS 525-900

LOCAL

THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

View abstract paintings at USC Sumter’s University Gallery FROM STAFF REPORTS Artist Julie Cooper's abstract paintings exhibition titled Realm of Possibilities can be viewed in the University Gallery at the University of South Carolina Sumter through March 28. The gallery is located on the Miller Road campus in the Anderson Library. Cooper, a longtime resident of Columbia, said her love of abstracts began "when I fell off a curb and skinned my knee." In her artist statement, she elaborates on the experience: "The thought that the red blood with the white concrete lines looked so cool that I went home and painted it on canvas. Cooper said she decided during a midlife crisis that she needed a college degree, which led to her enrolling in art courses at USC. That in turn caused her to "fall in love with abstracts once more. A long time passes and here I am again, full circle, painting the abstracts that I

love," she said. Realm of Possibilities comprises three collections. Cooper explained, "The Earth Songs Collection comes from my passion and fascination with gems and minerals. These beautiful specimens come from our precious earth. The Cities Collection comes from my love of the hustle, bustle and noise of cities everywhere. The Jubilee Collection is a compilation of imaginative ideas. They are the fun paintings of my collections." The University Gallery is located in the Anderson Library on the USC Sumter campus. The exhibit is available for viewing Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. USC Sumter has four additional art galleries on campus that are free and open to the public. Visit www.uscsumter.edu for more information on current and upcoming displays or contact Laura Cardello, USC Sumter’s curator of exhibits, by calling (803)938-3801.

PHOTO PROVIDED

This abstract by Julie Cooper can be viewed in her exhibition at USC Sumter’s University Gallery in the Anderson Library through March 28. The exhibit comprises three collections by Cooper -- the Earth Songs Collection, the Jubilee Collection and the Cities Collection.

Rembert artist juried into WHATEVER THE NEED... WALLY’S HAS IT! prestigious exhibition IN STOCK ONLY • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST • NO RAIN CHECKS

BY IVY MOORE ivy@theitem.com A mixed media artwork by Denise Greer of Rembert has been juried into the 2017 Pee Dee Regional Art Competition at the Florence County Museum’s Waters Gallery in downtown Florence. The competition is one of the longest-running competitive art exhibitions in the state, presented by the Trustees of the Florence Museum annually since 1954. Greer's mixed media piece, titled "Obsessed," is one of 34 works of 119 submitted by 57 northeastern South Carolina artists. The exhibit comprises a variety of paintings, mixed media, prints, drawings, photography and three-dimensional works. Greer also has a mixed media work in the S.C. Watermedia Society Traveling Show, which is on exhibit at the Sumter County Gallery of Art, 200 Hasell St., Sumter, through Feb. 17. She is a member of the Sumter Artists Guild. Competition juror was Kingstree's Sanford Greene, a pro-

fessional comic book artist who "is the primary production artist for Marvel Entertainment's popular restyling of the progressive 1970s interracial superhero comic book Power Man and Iron Fist, according to the PDRAC press release. It continues to explain that "the series follows the main character, Luke Cage, who forms an unlikely bond with the young, but powerful, Danny Rand (Iron Fist) ... set to debut in a Netflix original series this year ... ." Greene's selection for first place was Yvette Cummings of Conway. Visitors to the gallery are invited to cast their votes for the Jo Ann Fender Scarborough People's Choice Award. Voting will be open through March 10, and the winner will be announced on March 13. The exhibit is open to the public through March 18 at the Florence County Museum's Waters Gallery, 135 S. Dargan St., Florence. For more information contact the Florence County Museum at (843) 676-1200 or visit the website flocomuseum. org.

Footlocker Storage

#13656

AEROCART TMM

$24.95

8-in-1 All Purpose Carrier er • Wheelbarrow, yard cartt & dolly d that lightens every load. • Two oversized, balanced wheels make a back-breaking 200lb load feel more like 17lbs. • Also converts into a powerful dolly.

$139.95

#35973

• Great for Dorm Rooms, Camping, and Sporting Gear. • Smooth rolling wheels.

Wally’s Hardware 1291 Broad St. Ext. • Sumter, SC Open: Mon-Fri. 8am - 5:30pm • Sat. 8am - 2pm

469-8531

IT’S TAX TIME! NO CREDIT CHECK

NO CREDIT CHECK

That’s a whole lot back in your pocket.

Bryant. Whatever it takes. ®

WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED AT THE PRICES YOU WANT!

TWIN SET

Queen Bedroom Sets ...........$299 QUEESNSET Sofa & Loveseats .................$399 TTRES

S MATTRES

ONLY

129

FULL

ONLY

S SET MATTRES

803-778-2942 www.loweryair.com

ONLY

NO CREDIT CHECK

169

199

Bunk Beds w/Mattress .........$399 Dinette Sets ..........................$169 Lamps ....................................$15 Rugs.......................................$39 4 Drawer Chests .....................$79 Bean Bags ..............................$39

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK • NOW IN TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday Closed

FREEDOM FURNITURE

493 N. GUIGNARD • SUMTER, SC • 499-2002 / 539 A S. MILL ST., • MANNING,SC • 433-2300

Palmetto Pla

Miller Rd.

In addition to getting reliable products installed and serviced by experienced dealers, with Bryant® you also get the opportunity to receive Bryant Bonus rebates. You can receive rebates ranging from $25-$1,450. Don’t get left out in the cold, Bryant Bonus rebates are only around for a limited time. Set up an appointment for us to bring the heat before things get chilly.

Freedom Furniture Hardees Guignard

NATION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

THE SUMTER ITEM

Amid Trump’s shake-up, many wonder what’s next pales with Trump’s executive order, which forced a family friend from Syria who had flown to the U.S. to visit a sick relative to return to the Middle East on Saturday. “Immediately after the order, everything changed. There wasn’t a chance to plead your case,” she said. “It seems like everything is very in flux. People don’t know what’s going on.” During the last week, teacher Dee Burek has led discussions with the seventh- and eighth-graders in her debate and journalism classes about Trump’s first days as president. Students were dismayed when they read about false statements by White House press secretary Sean Spicer and by an interview with Trump adviser Steve Bannon in which he compared himself to Darth Vader. When one girl compared Trump to Dolores Umbridge — a character from the Harry Potter series who provokes a student revolt after issuing a series of harsh decrees — classmates nodded in agreement, Burek said. “As a teacher, I’m trying to present both sides, as I always have to, and when I deal with the children and I’m reading articles to them (about the Trump administration), their faces are in shock,” said Burek, who teaches in Allentown, New Jersey. “They just keep coming back to, ‘We’re America. How could this happen?’ And I say I just don’t have the answers.” Many Americans say that Trump’s moves since taking office are exactly what the country needs. Nonetheless, they are taking note of the pushback. Juan Villamizar, a 52-year-old flooring business owner in West Hartford, Connecticut, said he supports Trump’s executive order restricting refugees and immigration from seven countries as a way to protect Americans from terrorism. But while he thinks the country is headed in the right direction, he is disheartened to see a negative response to Trump’s actions.

BY ADAM GELLER and MATT SEDENSKY AP National Writers Donald Trump’s determination to recast the role of government has a whiff of Reaganism, and his plays on divisions are reminiscent of Richard Nixon, a historian said. But many Americans have a simpler assessment of the opening days of the new administration’s governing-by-upheaval: It’s unsettling, even to some who voted for the shake-up that Trump promised. “We’re in a very fragile state right now,” said Margaret Johnson of Germantown, Maryland, who runs a small translation business. “We don’t know what’s coming next. The country’s divided. There’s a lot of fear. And I think we’re kind of at that point where things can go any kind of way, and it’s really hard to say which way they’re going to go.” That uncertainty finds an echo in Pastor Mike Bergman’s church in Adrian, Missouri, 40 miles south of Kansas City, where many congregants count themselves as conservatives and embrace the new administration’s order cutting off funding to international groups that provide abortions. But as church members consider another order — restricting refugees — worries about security are tempered by concern about the needs of refugees and whether Trump’s rhetoric is widening the gulf between Americans, Bergman said. “There is worry about some of the political rhetoric ... about how all that is going to cause the divide in the community to deepen and more bitterness to spring up between the people of our country. I wouldn’t say we’re really optimistic right now,” he said. Trump is hardly the first president to take office promising wholesale change in the face of substantial skepticism. But Kevin Boyle, a professor of American history at Northwestern

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A protester waves a U.S. flag Sunday in downtown Seattle as another holds a sign that reads “Let Them In” during a march and rally to oppose President Trump’s executive order barring people from certain Muslim nations from entering the United States. University who compared Trump to Reagan and Nixon, said the clashes set off by the administration are unique. “I cannot in my adult life think of a moment that compares to this,” he said. “The level of tension between these two competing visions of the country needs to be resolved in some way or another.” Trump’s actions have unsettled Suzanne Kawamleh, 24, a graduate student born in Chicago to parents who emigrated from Syria. On Saturday night, Kawamleh said, she joined pro-

testers at O’Hare International Airport to protest the executive order stopping Syrian refugees from entering the country. The next day, she told a crowd gathered at the county courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana, about how her relatives had fled Syria by boat and ended up in a refugee camp before finding refuge in Germany. Last year, Kawamleh said, she and her father were taken off a flight for questioning when they returned from Lebanon to do relief work in a refugee camp. But that scrutiny, she said,

Back from Market

Pork industry says not to worry about bacon shortage; price may rise BY DAVID PITT The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa — An insatiable demand for bacon depleted frozen pork belly supplies in the U.S. to a record low level for December, but the pork industry is confident it can keep up with demand and avoid any serious shortages. Bottom line: A pound of bacon may cost a little more as winter wears on, but prices should stabilize by summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported last week that pork bellies in cold storage fell to 17.7 million pounds last month, the lowest December inventory since records began in 1957. In comparison, more than 52.3 million pounds of pork bellies — the cut of the hog from which bacon is derived — remained in storage in December 2015. “Veterans of the industry say clearly this is recordbreaking stuff,” said Russell Barton, a market reporter for protein analyst firm Urner Barry. “December is the lowest on record. They really haven’t ever seen a situation like this before.” Pork bellies are usually stockpiled in freezers at the end of the year and the first few months of the next year to get through the summer peak months when bacon consumption is highest, Barton said. This season, bacon demand was high enough that fresh pork bellies were used as quickly as they were produced, leaving significantly less meat to store. Prices at the wholesale level already are showing an increase. Tuesday’s pork belly prices were at $1.71 a pound, about 37 percent higher than this time last year, Barton said. Retail bacon prices haven’t jumped significantly but could climb as the industry works to catch up. “What this says is there was excellent product movement in the fourth quarter of 2016,” said Steve Meyer, a pork industry economist for Express

20% ENTIRE STOCK

off

1 WEEK ONLY

135 W. Wesmark Blvd.

bridal registry available

803.77-LIGHT

Catherine Foley/Robert Bussman Larsen Faw/Jake Cline Mary White/ Justin Finley Mary Margaret Somheil/Eric Richey

Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm

AP FILE PHOTO

Hogs are seen at a farm in Buckhart, Illinois, in 2012. An insatiable demand for bacon depleted frozen pork supplies to a record low level for December, driving prices slightly higher. Markets Inc., which tracks industry trends for retailers and foodservice companies. Meyer isn’t concerned about the short-term stockpile shortage because he expects pork production to increase about 3 percent this year. The popularity of bacon has increased as the pork industry has figured out new ways to sell the product. To keep pace with increased pork demand, the industry is building at least four new processing plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Michigan in the next few years. The variety of bacon treats has soared in recent years to include delicacies such as jalapeno bacon, bacon apple pie, doughnuts with bacon and chocolate-covered slices, said Brooks Reynolds, an Iowa commercial insurance agent who created the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, which attracts more than 10,000 bacon enthusiasts to Des Moines on Feb. 18. “People will pay what it costs to buy bacon because they love it,” he said. Demand also has increased as bacon has become an ingredient in menu options at restaurants including Subway and Bruegger’s Bagels and as McDonald’s started selling breakfast all day.

FACTORY OUTLET • Bed Linens • Comforters • Bath Towels, Washcloths • Rug Sets • Bathroom Accessories, Shower Curtains • Linens • Kitchen Towels, Dishcloths • Kitchen Rugs • Curtains • Valances • Area & Throw Rugs

5x6 Stripe Area Rugs $8.00 ea.

Bath Towels 2 for $5.00 Reg. $4.00 ea.

Selected Microfiber Throw Rugs Drying Mats $1.00, $2.00 & $3.00 ea.

Small $2.00 ea. Large $3.00 ea.

SHOP WITH US & SAVE ON ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ ON LOW LOW PRICES!!

29 Progress St. - Sumter • 775-8366 Ext. 37 Store Hours: Mon. - Sat. • 9:30 - 5:00

THE SUMTER ITEM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

SCIENCE Call: (803) 774-1226

Meet Bat Bot, the new flying batlike drone BY SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Holy drone, Batman! Mechanical masterminds have spawned the Bat Bot, a soaring, sweeping and diving robot that may eventually fly circles around other drones. Because it mimics the unique and more flexible way bats fly, this 3-ounce prototype could do a better and safer job getting into disaster sites and scoping out construction zones than bulky drones with spinning rotors, said the three authors of a study released Wednesday in the journal Science Robotics. For example, it would have been ideal for going inside the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, said study co-author Seth Hutchinson, an engineering

professor at the University of Illinois. The bat robot flaps its wings for better aerial maneuvers, glides to save energy and dive bombs when needed. Eventually, the researchers hope to have it perch upside down like the real thing, but that will have to wait for the robotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sequel. Like the fictional crime fighter Batman, the researchers turned to the flying mammal for inspiration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever I see bats make sharp turns and perform upside down, perching with such elegant wing movements and deformations, I get mesmerized,â&#x20AC;? said another author, Soon-Jo Chung, a professor of aerospace at the California Institute of Technology. The Bat Bot has nine joints and measures slightly less than 8 inches from head to

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A photo provided by Alireza Ramezani, University of Illinois, shows a Bat Bot, a 3-ounce flying robot that is said to be more agile at getting into treacherous places than standard drones. times per second â&#x20AC;&#x201D; acts â&#x20AC;&#x153;like a big power amplifier,â&#x20AC;? Hutchinson said. The researchers still need

tail. Its super-thin membrane wings span about a foot and a half. The flexible flapping â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as much as 10

to add cameras, build more drones and get permission from federal agencies to fly them, but Hutchinson said these bat robots could be flying around work sites and disaster zones within five years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already taken three years and cost $1.5 million, including a team of experts from Brown University who studied bat flight, Hutchinson said. Outside robotics experts were impressed but cautious. Smaller fixed-wing drones have problems with maneuverability, and four rotors are not efficient, so a bat-inspired design is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a very intriguing line of research,â&#x20AC;? University of Pennsylvania engineering professor Vijay Kumar said in an email. However, he noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is too early to tell if these designs will actually be superior.â&#x20AC;?

Primates test out computer dating THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; How does a primate find a date when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confined to an urban jungle? Orangutans in a Dutch zoo may get a high-tech helping hand thanks to a research project that is being likened to a Tinder dating app for apes. The research at the Apenheul primate park, on the outskirts of the Dutch city of Apeldoorn, is investigating the emotional responses of orangutans and bonobos to images of the same species they are shown on a touch screen. Biologist Thomas Bionda said the screen could help de-

termine an apeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preference between prospective mates as part of a breeding program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to help our animals and maybe other zoosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; animals to make a choice,â&#x20AC;? Bionda said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Animals have to like each other.â&#x20AC;? Bionda hopes that having apes check out images on a computer screen could help determine the compatibility of a prospective pair. In the meantime, the primate park has another problem â&#x20AC;&#x201D; building an orangutan-proof touch screen. The screen in the primatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sleeping area was recently destroyed by a young female called Samboja.

Via rebate*

BUY 3 Get a dishwasher

FREE

Cash in a FLASH! We Buy: Gold & Silver Jewelry, Silver Coins & Collections, Sterling/.925, Diamonds, Pocket Watches, Antiques & Estates

GliZ_Xj\ * fi dfi\ \c`^`Yc\ >< :X]Â&#x201E;Â Xggc`XeZ\j ]ifd AXelXip (# )'(. Ă&#x2026; Alcp *(# )'(. Xk X gXik`Z`gXk`e^ Xlk_fi`q\[ >< i\kX`c [\Xc\i Xe[ i\Z\`m\ X >< :X]Â&#x201E; [`j_nXj_\i mXcl\[ lg kf (#'''% Pfl n`cc Y\ i\`dYlij\[ k_\ gi\$kXo Zfjk f] pfli >< :X]Â&#x201E; [`j_nXj_\i lg kf (#''' n`k_ X >< 8ggc`XeZ\j ><8 M`jXÂŽ gi\gX`[ ZXi[% K_`j i\YXk\ ZXeefk Y\ ZfdY`e\[ n`k_ Xep fk_\i >< gXZbX^\ i\YXk\%

Lafayette Gold and Silver Exchange Inside Insi nside V Vestco estc es tco Prop Properties op perrti ties es

480 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 (inside Coca-Cola Building))

Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:30 PM â&#x20AC;˘ Sat: 8 - 2 PM

Submit your claim online at GEAPPLIANCEPROMOTIONS.COM ONLINE SUBMISSIONS ARE EASY AND PROCESSED FASTER!

You can also choose to enter your claim on your mobile device.

!M`X fec`e\ fi dX`c$`e i\YXk\% DXo`dld i\[\dgk`fe mXcl\ (#'''%

803-773-8022

Guignard Feed Store

Like Us On

Come see us for all your feed and tack needs. Victor Brand Dog Foods â&#x20AC;˘ Diamond Dog Food â&#x20AC;˘ Nutrena (chicken, horse & cow) Feed Goat and Hog Feeds and Horse Tack Supplies

1208 S. Guignard Dr. â&#x20AC;˘ Sumter, SC â&#x20AC;˘ 803.775.9497

APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE 773-2737 â&#x20AC;˘ 21 W. Wesmark Blvd., Sumter

warm, friendly atmosphere â&#x20AC;˘ painless experience â&#x20AC;˘ family oriented

803.494.8466

www.DentalTeamofSumter.com

5635 Broad Street Ext. Sumter, SC 29150 -MEMBER-

on the corner of 378 & 441

R. Capers Lee, DMD

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

THE SUMTER ITEM

Now accepting Tricare We’re ready to serve you Get more at Walgreens • Fill your prescriptions at any of our 8,100+ locations nationwide • Download our free mobile app to transfer your prescriptions today* • Balance® Rewards points on prescriptions, and points on almost the entire store—every day† Learn more at Walgreens.com/Tricare

* Message and data rates may apply. Ongoing texts may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system when prescriptions are ready for pickup and refill. Consent not required for purchase. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help. †Points on prescriptions and other pharmacy transactions limited to 50,000 per calendar year, and cannot be earned in AR, NJ or NY or on prescriptions transferred to a Participating Store located in AL, MS, OR or PR. Everyday points exclude pharmacy transactions and bonus points or featured products. Due to state and federal laws, points cannot be earned or redeemed on some items. Restrictions apply. Complete details at Walgreens.com/Balance. ©2016 Walgreen Co. All rights reserved. | 339538-610

LOCAL

THE SUMTER ITEM

COUNT FROM PAGE A1 question: “Where did you spend the night of Jan. 25?” Wormsley and a group of several other volunteers canvassed various parts of Sumter for the homeless — both in and out of shelters — during a four-day period last week and completed homeless surveys for 47 individuals. A total of 21 additional individuals refused to be surveyed, which is common given stigmas of being considered homeless, according to Wormsley. Completed surveys are required for homeless documentation in the annual PIT Count, which is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for all communities receiving federal funds through a homeless assistance grants program. Wormsley said Sumter’s count total was about what he expected. Those 47 people will now be entered onto a prioritization list for shelter and other supportive services with ECHO, headquartered in Myrtle Beach. Various factors affect prioritization of services to the homeless, including veteran status, physical disabilities and having children, according to Wormsley.

Wormsley said he was grateful for increased volunteer participation with this year’s count. He had six or seven volunteers, including himself, who conducted surveys all four days of the count process. He also had three other people who volunteered as surveyors at some time during the fourday period. He said increased media exposure this year also spurred other local agencies that already provide homeless services to inquire about being part of the 12-county coalition. Those agencies will look to put together projects that meet the needs of the area’s homeless and apply for HUD funding to support those efforts. On Thursday, he took about six people from various agencies in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties with whom he made connections with during the count to a regional grant and capacity building workshop for homeless service providers in Florence. “There, those individuals will see what they need to do to meet the HUD application requirements and submit a proposal for project services for the homeless,” Wormsley

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

DRUG FROM PAGE A1

said Wednesday. A goal Wormsley has for the future in Sumter is to attempt a project in one central location that provides housing, supportive services and space for two area soup kitchens all in one place, instead of everything being spread out as it is now. “Ideally, we are looking for a place where there would be some shelter, the two kitchens in the same place, and it being totally accessible to supportive services — such as social services, mental health and the hospital,” Wormsley said. Wormsley said the facility would also need to provide life skills training to the homeless. “Some way of helping these folks achieve some kind of selfsufficiency is very important as a long-term goal of all this,” Wormsley said. “So they can actually get back into the mainstream and cease being a financial burden to the rest of taxpayers and society.”

held on May 26, 2016, Sumter Police Chief Russell F. Roark III said the investigation began in 2014 after nine shootings in a 10block area on the south side of Sumter, between January and May 2014, were discovered to be connected. He said officers gleaned information that showed the crimes were committed in order to control drug trafficking in the area. Since then, more than 50 people have been arrested during the operation and 50 have been convicted for drug trafficking conspiracy and money laundering offenses. According to a news release from the district attorney’s office, all defendants will appear for bond

hearings at 10 a.m. today at Matthew J. Perry Federal Courthouse in Columbia before U. S. Magistrate Judge Shiva V. Hodges. Agents and officers also conducted arrest operations in May 2016, October 2015, August 2015 and June 2015. Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the case, including Federal Bureau of Investigation, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Sumter Police Department, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Ben Garner of the Columbia office is prosecuting the case.

and when it does, you’re protected by TM

Including pets!

DESIGNS FROM PAGE A1 landscaping and signals where the trail crosses DOT maintained roads. Sanders said the decision was made to place the greenway on the west side of Shot Pouch between Broad Street and U.S. 378, on the east side from Guignard to Haynsworth Street. He said most of the trail would be boardwalk from Guignard to Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. An extensive system of signage would improve the experience for trail users, Sanders said. An existing pedestrian bridge at Haynsworth Street would be widened to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic. South of Haynsworth, the trail would be on the west side, where it would connect to an existing gravel service road in Swan Lake Iris Gardens. The park road would be resurfaced with asphalt, he said, and could continue to be used as a service road. Pets would be allowed on most of the trail, but not into the park, he said. He said a gate would be erected at Haynsworth to keep people off the trail after hours. After consulting with law enforcement and property owners, Sanders said the trail would be closed at night, and mile markers would be included to help responders find the right part of the trail, if there are any incidents reported. “Police security and safety are always concerns,” he said. Major access points with parking for vehicles would be at Broad Street and on Miller

Road near the YMCA, he said, as well as near Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. Planners said they think the crossing at Broad Street could attract additional development near the greenway. Sanders said an area part of the floodplain could be made into a green space and a nearby lot would be an excellent spot for a boutique restaurant or a brewery. “We got a lot of good input from property owners,” he said. Sanders said planners would like to see the greenway connect to additional trails beginning at Second Mill Pond, eventually connecting with Oakland Avenue and McCrays Mill Road. Restriping Liberty Street to two lanes with buffered bike lanes would allow the trail system to connect with the Sumter Civic Center and Sumter County Fairgrounds, he said. The boardwalk portions of the trail will be built with concrete or composite materials for safety and durability, Sanders said.

EVERY DAY

NEED MONEY?

SELL YOUR FIREARMS TO US OR GET A LOAN INSTEAD.

Rifles • Pistols • Shotguns

Thank You For Voting Us #1 33 West Liberty Street • Downtown Sumter 18 N. Brooks Street • Downtown Manning

Sumter & Manning’s Oldest & Largest Pawn Shop

Carpets featuring LifeGuard™ offer protection for the entire product – from top to bottom. LifeGuard’s patented WATERPROOF BACKING system REDUCES ODORS and stains, allowing easy and more effective cleanup. You can be confident that your home will stay clean and fresh with LifeGuard carpets.

See The Dixie Blondes!

Got water proof carpet? WE DO!

VKDZÁRRUV FRP OLIHKDSSHQV

1255 N. Lafayette - Sumter

Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm • Sat 8:30am - 12:30pm

SHOW YOUR

Love!

I love you more than words can say. Love, Amy Double (20 words) - $15.00

Deadline:

February 8, 2017

To the best wife in the world! I love you! Love, Eric Single (10 words) - $10.00

Publish: February 14, 2017

Submitted By_______________________ Phone _______________ Address _______________________________________________ City_____________________ State________ Zip_______________ Message______________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for your picture to be returned or picture will be thrown away.

Stop by our office Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 36 W. Liberty Street • Sumter,SC 29150 or call Mary at 803-774-1263

TELEVISION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 3 TW FT

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

9 PM 9:30 LOCAL CHANNELS

10 PM

10:30

11 PM

11:30

12 AM

Emerald City: Beautiful Wickedness Dateline NBC (N) (HD) WIS News 10 at (:35) The Tonight Show Starring Dorothy closes in on the truth. (N) 11:00pm News Jimmy Fallon Comedic skits and (HD) and weather. celebrity interviews. (HD) Hawaii Five-0: Ka Pa’ani Nui Possible Blue Bloods: In and Out Investigation News 19 @ 11pm (:35) The Late Show with Stephen lead on a Nazi war criminal. (N) (HD) into murder of gang leader (N) (HD) The news of the Colbert Priyanka Chopra; Thomas day. Sadoski. (N) (HD) Last Man Dr. Ken: A Dr. Ken Shark Tank A man from Nevada (:01) 20/20 (N) (HD) ABC Columbia (:35) Jimmy Kimmel Live Celebrities Standing: The Valentine’s Day shares his idea. (N) (HD) News at 11 (HD) and human-interest subjects. (HD) Force (N) (HD) (N) (HD) Darley Darley This Week in Washington Charlie Rose: Live from Lincoln Center: 50 Years of Mostly Mozart Vicious: Wedding Tavis Smiley BBC World News Charlie Rose (N) WRJA E27 11 14 enjoys Caribbean South Carolina Week (N) (HD) The Week (N) (N) (HD) Wedding day. (HD) International (HD) activities. (N) (HD) (HD) (HD) news. The Big Bang The Big Bang Rosewood: White Matter & The Sleepy Hollow: Blood From a Stone WACH FOX News at 10 Local news 5th Quarter 2 Broke Girls: Mike & Molly: Dreyfuss uncovers important report and weather forecast. And the Fat Cat Fish for Breakfast WACH E57 6 6 Theory Sheldon’s Theory Keeping Ways Back Rosewood and Villa search. (HD) secret. (HD) investigate a death. (N) (HD) information. (N) (HD) (HD) (HD) Last Man Last Man The Vampire Diaries: You Made a Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Can Josh Take a American Ninja Warrior: Dallas American Ninja Warrior: Dallas Hot in Cleveland: WKTC E63 4 22 Standing Minia- Standing: He Choice to Be Good Cade returns. (N) Leap of Faith? Rebecca’s father. (N) Finals, Part 1 (HD) Finals, Part 2 (HD) A Box Full of ture tanks. (HD) Shed She Shed (HD) (HD) (HD) Puppies (HD)

WIS News 10 at Entertainment Tonight (N) (HD) news update. News 19 @ 7pm Inside Edition (N) WLTX E19 9 9 Evening news (HD) update. Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (N) WOLO E25 5 12 (N) (HD) (HD)

WIS

E10

3 10 7:00pm Local

Grimm: The Seven Year Itch A famished new wesen is discovered. (N) (HD) MacGyver: Fish Scaler Mac and Jack track a corrupt FBI agent. (N) (HD)

CABLE CHANNELS A&E

46 130 The First 48: Mr. New Orleans; No

AMC

ANPL

BET

BRAVO

CNBC CNN

35 33

COM

DISN

DSC ESPN ESPN2 FOOD FOXN

42 26 27 40 37

FREE

FSS

HALL

HGTV HIST

39 45

ION

LIFE

MSNBC NICK SPIKE

36 16 64

SYFY

TBS

TCM

TLC

TNT

TRUTV TVLAND

38 55

USA

WE WGN

68 8

The First 48: Most Shocking Live PD: Live PD - 02.03.17 (N) (HD) The First 48: Shelter Bus station fight. (HD) Twists: Marked for Death (N) (HD) Most (HD) Rocky IV (‘85, Drama) aac Sylvester Stallone. Boxer 180 (6:00) Rocky II (‘79, Drama) aaa Sylvester Stallone. Rocky III (‘82, Drama) aaa Sylvester Stallone. A boxer is trained by his former rival to A boxer deals with fame and romance. (HD) reclaim the boxing championship. (HD) fights a vicious Russian champion. (HD) 100 Treehouse Masters (HD) (:02) Treehouse Masters (HD) Treehouse Masters (N) (HD) Treehouse Masters (N) (HD) (:02) Treehouse Masters (HD) Treehouse Notorious (‘09, Drama) aaa Jamal Woolard. The life and death of Notorious B.I.G. is showcased, from his Martin: Jerome’s Martin Gang (:12) Martin 162 (6:50) Meet the (:25) Meet the Browns (HD) Browns (HD) beginnings as a street hustler in Brooklyn to his rise to fame before his untimely death. in the House takes a cruise. Martin pursued. Mar ried to Med i cine: Bra zil ian Mar ried to Med i cine: The Devil Is The Real House wives of At lanta First Fam ily of Hip Hop: Step Up or Miss Con ge nial ity (‘00, Com edy) aac Sandra 181 Bombshells Choosing sides. Busy (N) Engagement party. Shut Up Heir to the throne. Bullock. An FBI agent poses as a beauty queen. 84 Undercover Boss (HD) Undercover Boss (HD) Undercover Boss (HD) Undercover Boss (HD) Undercover Boss (HD) Undr. Boss 80 Erin Burnett OutFront (HD) Anderson Cooper 360° (N) (HD) Anderson Cooper 360° (N) (HD) CNN Tonight with Don Lemon Report Player & murderer. Pts Unknwn South Park (HD) Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle: Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle You Let Me 136 (:54) Futurama Futurama A cat South Park (HD) South Park (HD) South Park: (HD) invasion. (HD) Skank Hunt (HD) War of the Words: Day 3 (HD) Champion is named. (HD) Down (N) (HD) (6:10) Mon sters Uni ver sity (‘13, Stuck in the Mid dle: Stuck in the (:03) De spi ca ble Me (‘10, Com edy) aaac Steve Stuck in the Mid dle: Stuck in the Jessie Role in (:10) Liv and 200 Comedy) aaa Billy Crystal. (HD) Waterpark: The Movie (N) (HD) Carell. A master thief plans his next big heist. Waterpark: The Movie (HD) Hollywood. (HD) Maddie (HD) 103 Gold Rush: Parker vs. Rick (HD) Gold Rush: Pay Dirt (N) (HD) Gold Rush (N) (HD) The Wheel (N) (HD) Gold Rush: Double Trouble (HD) The Wheel 35 NBA Countdown z{| (HD) NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics from TD Garden (HD) NBA Basketball: Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers (HD) 39 College Basketball: Rhode Island vs Davidson z{| (HD) College Football: 2017 All-Star Challenge no~ (HD) SportsCenter (HD) Sports (HD) 109 Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Ginormous Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) 90 The First 100 Days (N) (HD) The O’Reilly Factor (N) (HD) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) (HD) The O’Reilly Factor (HD) Tucker (HD) Nanny McPhee 131 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (‘02, Fantasy) aaac Daniel Radcliffe. An ancient prophecy seems to be coming true when a mysterious The 700 Club (HD) presence begins stalking the corridors of a school of magic and leaving its victims paralyzed. (HD) (‘06) aaa (HD) 42 Pregame NHL Hockey: Edmonton Oilers at Carolina Hurricanes from PNC Arena (HD) Postgame PowerShares Tennis Series: Portland no} NHL Hockey Last Man My Best Friend’s Wedding (‘97, Comedy) Julia Roberts. A woman who The Middle The Middle (HD) Gold. Girl: Three Golden Girls: The Golden Girls: 183 Last Man Standing (HD) Standing (HD) discovers she loves an old friend tries to prevent his wedding. Second jobs. (HD) on a Couch Charlie’s Buddy The Artist 112 Hunt (HD) Hunt (HD) My Lottery My Lottery My Lottery (N) My Lottery Hunters (N) Hunters (N) Hunters (HD) Hunters (HD) My Lottery 110 American Pickers (HD) American Pickers (HD) American Pickers (HD) (:03) American Pickers (HD) (:03) American Pickers (HD) Am. Picker 160 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: White Collar: Threads Peter hunts an White Collar Deadly Ambition (HD) Funny Valentine (HD) Undercover Blue (HD) Legitimate Rape (HD) international thief. (HD) (HD) (:06) The Rap Game: Poncho vs. (:02) Bring It! 145 Bring It!: Dianna Said Knock You Out! Bring It!: Dishing with Dianna: Coach Bring It!: Bringing It to the Big Apple (:02) The Rap Game: Poncho vs. Captain’s Battle. (HD) D Meets Queen B (N) (HD) (N) (HD) Dashiki Standing out. (N) (HD) Dashiki Standing out. (HD) (HD) 92 Hardball with Chris (N) (HD) All in with Chris Hayes (HD) Rachel Maddow (HD) Lawrence O’Donnell (HD) All in with Chris Hayes (HD) Maddow (HD) 210 Thunderman Thunderman Ride (N) (HD) Shakers (HD) Full House Full House Full House Full House Friends (HD) Friends (HD) Friends (HD) 153 Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Jail (HD) Jail (HD) The Expanse: 152 Underworld: Evolution (‘06, Horror) Kate Beckinsale. As their tribes feud, a Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (‘09, Thriller) aaa Michael Sheen. The The Magicians: Hotel Spa Potions forbidden love grows between a vampire and a lycan. (HD) origins of the Lycan-vampire feud. (HD) (HD) Safe (HD) Seinfeld (HD) Seinfeld (HD) The Lego Movie (‘14, Com edy) aaac Will Ferrell. Or di nary Lego (:15) Blended (‘14, Com edy) aac Adam Sandler. Two sin gle par ents and their children must 156 minifigure joins a quest to save his world from a cruel tyrant. (HD) share suite at African safari resort. (HD) The Birds (‘63, Thriller) aaac Rod Taylor. A spoiled socialite’s arrival in a sleepy, coastal Blazing Saddles (‘74, Comedy) aaac Cleavon Little. (:15) Blow-Up (‘66) 186 (5:30) The Big Sky (‘52, Western) aaa Kirk Douglas. River journey. California town sets off a mysterious series of vicious bird attacks. A black worker becomes a town’s sheriff. aaac (HD) 157 Paranormal Lockdown (HD) Paranormal Lockdown (N) (HD) (:01) Paranormal Lockdown Entities’ innocence. (N) (HD) Paranormal Lockdown Entities’ innocence. (HD) 158 Castle: Veritas Beckett is connected Gone in 60 Seconds (‘00, Action) aaa Nicolas Cage. A mobster demands that a retired car The A-Team (‘10, Action) aaa Liam Neeson. A group of soldiers try to to a murder. (HD) thief supply him with 50 exotic cars. (HD) clear their names after being convicted of a crime. (HD) 129 Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Carbonaro Jokers (HD) Jokers (HD) Jokers (HD) Jokers (HD) Jokers (HD) Greatest (N) Carbonaro 161 A Griffith (HD) A Griffith (HD) A Griffith (HD) Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Fam ily Mod ern Family 132 (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) (HD) 166 Will Grace Will Grace (:57) Marriage Surprise guests. Marriage Boot Camp: (N) Marriage Boot Camp: Marriage Boot Camp: Marriage 172 Person of Interest (HD) Person of Interest (HD) Person of Interest (HD) Person of Interest (HD) Person of Interest (HD) How I Met

Netflix serves up another hit with ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH We’ve all seen sitcoms with nosy neighbors and zany housewives. What happens if you add zombies? The answer is “Santa Clarita Diet” (TV-MA), streaming on Netflix starting today. This smart, silly, supergross-out series marks Drew Barrymore’s television debut. She stars as Sheila, married to Joel (Timothy Olyphant, “Justified”), her partner in real estate sales in a rather sterile California suburb. Things seem normal enough when they greet the day and their ornery teen daughter, Abby (Liv Hewson), but soon Sheila finds herself retching during a sales pitch to reluctant house-buyers. Those looking for subtlety may leave the room now. Sheila’s prolonged bout of projectile vomiting may set some kind of record, exceeding even the marionette eruption in “Team America: World Police.” The world is divided into people who laugh at extended upchuck scenes and those who don’t. Count me among the former. It’s not giving too much away to reveal that Sheila’s episode leaves her without a pulse and a “hunger” for more. And that “more” extends to an exaggerated sex drive and a sense of the spontaneous that she feared she had lost. There’s also a taste for raw meat that leads to grisly complications. Olyphant shines here as the overwhelmed dad and husband trying to cope as his wife goes through some “changes.” Abby graduates from eye-rolling to sisterhood when she realizes that her mom and her secret(s) need protecting. She’s aided in that effort by Eric (Skyler Gisondo), the socially stunted boy-next-door who will do literally anything to get on Abby’s good side. The fact that he’s the son of a bully and a cop bring new complications to these gruesome proceedings. Over the course of two nights, we’ve seen the debut of “Powerless” and “Santa Clarita” — send-ups of two dominant television genres, the comic book superhero and the flesh-eating zombie. While “Powerless” lacks substance and bite, “Santa Clarita” at least has fun with the degrad-

role officer on “Blue Bloods” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14).

CULT CHOICE A photographer (David Hemmings) believes he’s captured murder evidence in director Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1966 English language debut “Blow Up” (12:15 a.m., TCM). Vanessa Redgrave costars and The Yardbirds perform.

SERIES NOTES

SAEED ADYANI / NETFLIX

Drew Barrymore, left, stars as Sheila Hammond and Timothy Olyphant stars as Joel Hammond in “Santa Clarita Diet,” which begins streaming today on Netflix. ing and brainless gore of “The Walking Dead” and its imitators. “Santa Clarita” marks what I fully expect to be a triumphant return for Drew Barrymore. Netflix has an almost terrifying ability to know what its subscribers want. While commercial networks scramble to satisfy advertisers, Netflix monitors exactly what its customers are renting, streaming and binging. They’ve satisfied them with nostalgic reboots of “Gilmore Girls,” “Fuller House” and “One Day at a Time.” But its real triumph has been dressing up the old as new, like on “Stranger Things,” an homage to Steven Spielberg and Stephen King in their Reagan-era heyday. “Santa Clarita” falls right into that category. “Stranger” had touches of “E.T.” Both

stories had kids hiding an alien creature in their toystrewn basements. “Santa Clarita” features the child star of “E.T.” herself: Drew Barrymore, all grown up and well beyond tabloid headlines. Not unlike “Stranger” star Winona Ryder. And right around the same age as Netflix’s target audience.

TONIGHT’S OTHER HIGHLIGHTS • A seven-year fast sure builds up an appetite on “Grimm” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • A child star’s pal ends up on the slab on “Rosewood” (8

p.m., Fox, TV-14). • Dorothy comprehends her past on “Emerald City” (9 p.m., NBC, TV-14). • Blasts from Dreyfuss’ past on “Sleepy Hollow” (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14). • A new twist on cold drinks on “Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). • Josh takes stock on the second season finale of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” (9 p.m., CW, TV14). • “Great Performances” (9 p.m., PBS, TV-G, check local listings) commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Mostly Mozart Festival. • Suspicions fall upon a pa-

A rogue FBI agent becomes a target on “MacGyver” (8 p.m., CBS, TV-PG) * Post-graduate plans on “Last Man Standing” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * Cade returns on “The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., CW, TV-14) * A mangled Cyrano moment on “Dr. Ken” (8:30 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) * A leper colony becomes a refuge for a war criminal on “Hawaii Five-0” (9 p.m., CBS, TV14) * “Dateline” (9 p.m., NBC).

LATE NIGHT Priyanka Chopra and Thomas Sadoski are booked on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (11:35 p.m., CBS) * Jimmy Fallon welcomes Gordon Ramsay and Alessia Cara on “The Tonight Show” (11:35 p.m., NBC) * Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Momoa and Kehlani appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (11:35 p.m., ABC, r) * Andy Cohen, Retta and Ta-Nehisi Coates visit “Late Night With Seth Meyers” (12:35 a.m., NBC, r). Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate

When there is a Will, there is a Way Your Will allows you to determine who receives what assets of yours and how much and who is in charge of your estate when you pass. When you don’t have a Will, you don’t have control over these areas after you pass. For help with Wills, contact Glenn at (803) 418-0800; ext. 108

GLENN F. GIVENS, ATTORNEY Kolb, Murphy & Givens, Attorneys at Law, LLC 107 North Main Street | Sumter, SC 29150 | 803-418-0800

TELEVISION

THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

SATURDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 4 7 PM

TW FT

WIS

E10

7:30

Entertainment Tonight (N) (HD) 3 10

9 (HD)

WOLO E25

WRJA E27 11 14 WACH E57 6

WKTC E63 4 22

8:30

9 PM 9:30 LOCAL CHANNELS

10 PM

10:30

Dateline NBC Investigative reports, breaking news stories, profiles of Saturday Night Live Late-night leading newsmakers and other features explore current events and topics comedy featuring sketch comedy, of special interest. (HD) celeb hosts, and music. (HD) Ransom: The Enemy Within Eric NCIS: Love Boat A navy lieutenant is 48 Hours Award-winning broadcast negotiates with an extremist group. found dead aboard a destroyer during journalists present in-depth (N) (HD) a tiger cruise. (HD) investigative reports. NBA Countdown NBA Basketball: Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden z{| z{| (HD) (HD)

11 PM WIS News 10 at 11:00pm News and weather. News 19 @ 11pm The news of the day. ABC Columbia News at 11 (HD)

11:30

12 AM

(:29) Saturday Night Live Actress Kristen Stewart hosts. (N) (HD)

(:35) Blue Bloods: Stomping Grounds Retired lieutenant is accused of crime. (HD) Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! (HD) American Ninja Warrior: Venice (HD) Finals, Part 1 Four new obstacles for qualifiers. (HD) Masterpiece: The Durrells in Corfu A Father Brown: The Deadly Seal The Doctor Blake Mysteries: By the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Austin City Limits: CeCe Winans; St. Soundstage: widow and children arrive at Corfu. Unsettling confession from a visitor. Southern Cross Communist leader Death at Victoria Dock Missing Paul & The Broken Bones (N) (HD) Jason Isbell Live (HD) (HD) killed. teenager. (HD) music. (HD) Super Bowl Greatest Halftime 6th Annual NFL Honors: from Worthan Theather in Houston. no~ (HD) WACH FOX News The Middle: Hell’s Kitchen: Playing Your Cards Ring of Honor Shows (N) (HD) at 10 Nightly Major Anxiety Right The chefs work to impress Jenn Wrestling (N) news report. (HD) Louis. (HD) (HD) Last Man Last Man Rookie Blue: 74 Epiphanies Andy and Leverage: The Lost Heir Job Parker Anger Anger Bob’s Burgers: Bob’s Burgers: Tosh.0: Fired for Standing: Private Standing: The dying man are left stranded. (HD) pretends to be a long-lost heir. (HD) Management A Management Hauntening (HD) Gayle Makin’ Bob Being Too Hot Coach (HD) Fight (HD) risky goal. (HD) Charlie trapped. (HD) Sled (HD) (HD) Inside Edition (N) Paid Program Sponsored.

WLTX E19 9 5

8 PM

CABLE CHANNELS A&E

46 130 The First 48: Bad Tempered; The

AMC

ANPL

BET

BRAVO

CNBC CNN

35 33

COM

DISN

DSC ESPN ESPN2 FOOD FOXN

42 26 27 40 37

FREE

FSS

HALL

HGTV HIST

39 45

ION

LIFE

MSNBC NICK SPIKE

36 16 64

SYFY

TBS

TCM

TLC

TNT

TRUTV TVLAND

38 55

USA

WE WGN

68 8

The First 48: Deadly Misfortune (N) Live PD: Live PD - 02.04.17 (N) (HD) The First 48: Bully Caretaker shot. (HD) (HD) Deadly (HD) Megamind (‘10, Comedy) aaa Will Ferrell. A super-villain with an Megamind (‘10, Comedy) aaa Will Ferrell. A 180 Megamind (‘10, Comedy) aaa Will Ferrell. A super-villain with an enormous intellect is forced to become a hero. (HD) enormous intellect is forced to become a hero. (HD) super-villain becomes a hero. (HD) 100 Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain (HD) Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain (HD) Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain (N) (:02) The Guardians (N) (HD) Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain (HD) Dr. Jeff (HD) 162 (5:25) Baggage Claim (‘13, Comedy) Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (‘13, Comedy) ac (:50) Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (‘13, Comedy) ac Tyler Perry. Madea helps her friend pay her daughter aa Paula Patton. (HD) Tyler Perry. Rural Christmas. (HD) a surprise visit during Christmastime. (HD) (6:00) Miss Con ge nial ity (‘00, Brides maids (‘11, Com edy) aaa Kristen Wiig. A love lorn and broke woman accepts to be Bridesmaids (‘11, Comedy) aaa Kristen Wiig. A lovelorn and broke 181 Comedy) aac Sandra Bullock. her best friend’s maid of honor. woman accepts to be her best friend’s maid of honor. 84 The Celebrity Apprentice: Scissors and Some Creativity (HD) Undercover Boss: ABM (HD) Undercover Boss (HD) Undercover Boss: PostNet (HD) Undr. Boss 80 CNN Newsroom Saturday Report Player & murderer. United Shades of America (HD) United Shades of America (HD) United Shades of America (HD) Shades (HD) Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle: Jeff Ross Roast 136 (:20) We’re the Millers (‘13, Comedy) aaa Jennifer Aniston. A drug dealer hires a fake family as a cover while Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle: shipping marijuana. (HD) War of the Words: Day 1 (HD) War of the Words: Day 2 (HD) Battle (HD) Stuck in the Liv and Maddie K.C. Un der cover Bizaard Birth day Frozen (‘13, Ad ven ture) aaac Kristen Bell. Prin cess (:45) K.C. Bizaard Fan of fers (:45) Mickey Liv and Maddie 200 Middle (HD) (HD) (HD) party. tries to break icy spell. (HD) Undercover (HD) to fund. (HD) 103 Fast N’ Loud (N) (HD) Fast N’ Loud (N) (HD) Fast N’ Loud: Revved Up: Million Dollar Batch (N) (HD) Fast N’ Loud (HD) Fast Loud 35 (6:00) College Basketball (HD) (:15) College Basketball: Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators (HD) (:15) Outside the Lines (HD) (:15) SportsCenter (HD) Sports (HD) 39 (6:00) College Basketball (HD) College Basketball: Illinois State vs Wichita State z{| (HD) College Basketball: UC Irvine vs Long Beach State z{| (HD) Basketball 109 Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) Diners (HD) 90 FOX Report Saturday (HD) Watters’ World (N) (HD) Justice with Judge Jeanine (N) The Greg Gutfeld Show (N) Red Eye News satire. (N) (HD) Justice (HD) 131 (5:30) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (‘05, Fantasy) aaac Daniel Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (‘09, Fantasy) aaa Daniel Radcliffe. A wizard and his friends stumble upon a peculiar Radcliffe. A boy mage enters a deadly tournament. (HD) manuscript that belongs to the “Half-Blood Prince” and may reveal the early days of his powerful enemy. (HD) 42 NHL Hockey: Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders from Barclays Center (HD) Postgame College Basketball: Xavier vs Creighton no~ Basketball Golden Girls: Gold. Girl Sophia Gold. Girl 183 All Things Valentine (‘16, Romance) Sarah Rafferty. An advice columnist is Walking the Dog (‘17) Two lawyers meet and then learn they are on unenthusiastic about her Valentine’s Day assignment. (HD) opposing sides in a court case. (HD) Zborn Again the nun. 112 Tiny House Tiny House Property Brothers (HD) Property Brothers (HD) House Hunters (HD) Log Cabin (N) Log Cabin (N) Prop Bro (HD) 110 Cnt Cars (HD) Cnt Cars (HD) Cnt Cars (HD) Cnt Cars (N) Cnt Cars (N) Cnt Cars (N) (:03) Detroit Steel (N) (HD) Cnt Cars (HD) Cnt Cars (HD) Cnt Cars (HD) Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Sav ing Hope: Not Fade Away Life Saving Hope 160 Wanderlust (HD) Sophomore Jinx (HD) Uncivilized (HD) Stalked (HD) without gift. (HD) (HD) High School Lover (‘17, Drama) (HD) (:02) Open Marriage (‘17) Couple’s open marriage leads to passion, High School 145 (6:00) The Cheerleader Murders (‘16) Samantha Boscarino. (HD) jealousy, heartbreak and betrayal. (HD) Lover (‘17) (HD) 92 Dateline NBC: Tangled (HD) Lockup (HD) Lockup Two on one. (HD) Lockup (N) (HD) Lockup A military feeling. (HD) Lockup (HD) 210 Henry Henry Thunderman Nicky (N) (HD) Henry Shakers (HD) Full House Full House Friends (HD) Friends (HD) Friends (HD) 153 Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (N) (HD) Cops (HD) Jail (N) (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Mission: Impossible III (‘06, Action) aaa Tom Cruise. A former secret agent’s peaceful life (:40) Source Code (‘11, Thriller) Jake 152 (6:30) Quantum of Solace (‘08, Action) aaa Daniel Craig. A businessman plots to corner the market on a precious natural resource. (HD) is interrupted by a friend’s kidnapping. Gyllenhaal. Terror averted. 2 Broke Girls The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang The Big Bang Full Fron tal (N) The Great Gatsby (‘13, Drama) 156 (HD) Theory (HD) Theory (HD) Theory (HD) Theory (HD) Theory (HD) Theory (HD) Theory (HD) (HD) aaa Leonardo DiCaprio. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (‘61, Comedy) aaac Audrey Hepburn. A New Bride of Frankenstein (‘35, Horror) aaac Boris Bullitt (‘68, Action) aaa Steve 186 (6:15) The Brave One (‘56, Drama) aaa Michel Ray. Saving bull. York playgirl finds romance with a young writer in her building. Karloff. Frankenstein builds his Monster a mate. McQueen. Cop guards witness. (HD) 157 Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Say Yes (HD) Walking Tall (‘04, Action) aac Dwayne Johnson. A G.I. Jane (‘97, Action) aac Demi Moore. Female soldier is chosen to train as a Navy SEAL by Walking Tall 158 (5:30) Gone in 60 Seconds (‘00, Action) aaa Nicolas Cage. (HD) man combats drugs in his hometown. (HD) a US Senator. (HD) (‘04) aac (HD) 129 Jokers (HD) Jokers (HD) Adam Ruins Adam Ruins Adam Ruins Adam Ruins Hack My (HD) Hack My (HD) Hack My (HD) Hack My (HD) Adam Ruins 161 Gold. Girl Gold. Girl Gold. Girl Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Loves Ray. Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Law & Or der: Spe cial Vic tims Unit: Col ony: Pan op ti con Jennifer guards Suits: The 132 911 Nine-year-old girl. (HD) Venom (HD) Screwed (HD) Authority (HD) the Bowman house. (HD) Painting (HD) 166 Law & Order: Good Girl (HD) Law & Order: Survivor (HD) Law & Order: Corruption (HD) Law & Order: Double Blind (HD) Law & Order: Deadbeat (HD) Law & Ordr 172 Blue Bloods (HD) Blue Bloods (HD) Blue Bloods (HD) Outsiders: Shadowside (HD) Person of Interest: Critical (HD) Persn Int. (HD)

Will ‘24’ reboot survive without Jack Bauer? BY KEVIN MCDONOUGH Will people watch “24: Legacy” (10:30 p.m. Sunday, Fox, TV-14) now that Kiefer Sutherland has departed to become the “Designated Survivor”? Since the pilot airs right after Super Bowl LI (6:30 p.m. Sunday, Fox), you can expect a healthy sampling. The real test arrives on Monday night, when it airs in its regular time. Over the years, make that decades, people got used to new incarnations of James Bond. But George Lazenby, the first person not named Sean Connery to play Agent 007, was met with great resistance and never played the part again. I’m not sure if Corey Hawkins, who portrays U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Carter on “24,” will suffer the same fate. After all, he’s not trying to pass himself off as an old favorite like the second Darrin on “Bewitched” or the new Becky on “Roseanne.” At the same time, Carter’s character, a super-soldier and troubled vet trying to stay on the right side of the law, has become depressingly familiar. Even cookie-cutter. Sutherland’s Jack Bauer was a raspy-voiced cartoon character, but at least he seemed unique. And is “24” really worth rebooting? The same could be said of recent reheated servings of “Gilmore Girls” and “The X-Files” as well as the recently announced exhumation of “Will & Grace.” This “24” follows the format of the original. Each episode clicks off an hour of a single day, unfolding in real time, with the arrival of split, multiple screens to announce heightened tension. The gung-ho Carter was part of an Army Rangers team that killed top terrorist leader Bin Khalid. Now, Khalid’s comrades are back for revenge and are picking off team members one by one and murdering their wives and families just to make a point. Fans of this sort of thing may already be getting their fix with the History Channel’s “Six.” In true “24” style, Carter fights off a terror attack with the help of his wife, Nicole (Anna Diop), who’s a crack shot and gorgeous to boot. Carter quickly learns that there may be a terrorist spy within the Counter Terrorist

Unit. The only person he can trust is Rebecca Ingram (Miranda Otto), the former national director of CTU and the woman who directed the raid on Bin Khalid. This forces her to break all the rules in her old stomping grounds, raising the suspicions of her successor, who may or may not be the rat. The one nice departure from the old “24” formula is the fact that Carter’s brother is a major drug dealer with a furtive compound of his own, the perfect place to hide Nicole from pursuing evildoers, and police or feds who may be compromised. As if to compensate for the loss of Bauer, “24” is stuffed with easy references to real events, movies, TV shows and past seasons of the series. Remember poor Edgar (Louis Lombardi), who carried a torch for Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) before dying a horrible death in season five? His niece shows up here as a tech prodigy. Rebecca is clearly based on Maya, Jessica Chastain’s character in “Zero Dark Thirty,” a movie based on the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Things are further complicated by the fact that Rebecca is played by Miranda Otto, who played Allison Carr (spoiler alert!), a master spy-turned-traitor in the fifth season of “Homeland.” Stranger still, in this “24” Rebecca is married to Jimmy Smits, who plays Sen. John Donovan, a man running for president. Not to be confused with the Jimmy Smits who played Matt Santos, the congressman who also ran for

president and eventually succeeded Jed Bartlet on “The West Wing.” • Actor, artist, self-professed deep-thinker and ubiquitous pop culture presence James Franco stars in the 2017 melodrama “High School Lover” (8 p.m. Saturday, Lifetime, TV14). Paulina Singer stars as a student besotted with an older famous actor (Francois Arnaud), a situation that does not sit well with her dad (Franco). Perhaps the most interesting thing about this new Franco venture is its lack of promotion. Unlike his ridiculous remake of “Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?” there wasn’t a screener or even a clip made available for review. As Jude Law’s Pius XIII observes on “The Young Pope,” sometimes the best publicity is no publicity at all. • Is Kristen Stewart funny? She hosts “Saturday Night Live” (11:30 p.m., NBC, TV-14), featuring musical guest Alessia Cara. “SNL” has a long history of recruiting hosts more for their celebrity than their comedic value. This should be an interesting test. In some ways, it’s a win-win for Stewart. If she proves amusing, then she can take credit for being multifaceted. If not, she deserves credit for trying to break out of her mopey image from the “Twilight” saga and other films. She was mildly amusing in “Cafe Society,” but only as someone in a Woody Allen movie, where so many young performers begin to resemble each other and sound like their director. Some years back I saw Stew-

art on “The Graham Norton Show,” where multiple guests arrive on the couch at the same time and are expected to playfully interact and exhibit a modicum of wit. She seemed out of her depth.

CULT CHOICE Seen as a departure from popcorn movies for director Steven Spielberg, the 1985 adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple” (7 p.m. Saturday, Bounce) was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and received none. The cast includes Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery and Oprah Winfrey.

SATURDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Damaged Denver dogs depend on “Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet” (9 p.m., Animal Planet). • Danny Boyle, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner and Izzy Bizu appear on “The Graham Norton Show” (10 p.m., BBC America, TV-14).

SUNDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS • Scheduled on “60 Minutes” (7 p.m., CBS, r): the cast of “Hamilton”; a Vatican choir with centuries of tradition. • Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough star in the 2013 romance “Safe Haven” (7 p.m., NBC), adapted from a novel by Nicholas Sparks. • Rescue dogs provide distraction on “Puppy Bowl XIII” (8 p.m., Animal Planet, TV-PG). • Showtime unspools the first three episodes of this sea-

WELCOME, DECIDED ON A NEW YEARʼS RESOLUTION? 2017!!

FAMILY & AESTHETIC DENTISTRY

HOW ABOUT A HEALTHIER SMILE

See the same caring faces at every visit! You can rest assured that with Dr. Zybak, your comfort and smile are her priority!

Call us today to join our FAMILY of patients!

● NITROUS OXIDE ● COSMETIC RESTORATIONS ● TOOTH WHITENING ● CROWNS/BRIDGES/DENTRURES ● MILITARY INSURANCE PROVIDER ● DELTA DENTAL PROVIDER WE PROCESS ALL INSURNACE PLANS

son’s “Homeland” (8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., r, TV-MA). • Ice Cube and Kevin Hart star in the 2014 comedy “Ride Along” (9 p.m., NBC). • Albert’s “foreign” roots concern some on “Victoria” on “Masterpiece” (9 p.m., PBS, TVPG, check local listings). • A suicide casts a shadow over the Vatican on “The Young Pope” (9 p.m., HBO, TV-MA).

SUNDAY SERIES A kidnapped officer escapes on “NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS, r, TV14) * Candid reactions on “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (8 p.m., ABC, r, TV-PG) * A sniper takes aim on “NCIS: New Orleans” (9 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14) * On two helpings of “Shark Tank” (ABC, r, TV-PG), vegetables (9 p.m.), flowers (10 p.m.) * A tech titan expires on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (10 p.m., CBS, r, TV-14). Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate

A10

COMICS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

THE SUMTER ITEM

BIZARRO

SOUP TO NUTZ

ANDY CAPP

GARFIELD

BEETLE BAILEY

BORN LOSER

BLONDIE

ZITS

MOTHER GOOSE

DOG EAT DOUG

DILBERT

JEFF MACNELLY’S SHOE

Boy believes in God but not in mom’s religion DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old boy. I’m happy with my life, except for one thing. My mom believes in Dear Abby God, and ABIGAIL Dad doesn’t. VAN BUREN I believe in God, but I don’t support my mom’s religion. My friends and neighbors think I’m in that religion, but I don’t believe in their beliefs. It’s really uncomfortable when people ask why I haven’t been in church. Mom signs me up for church activities, and I don’t like going. I feel awkward when I try to talk to my par-

ents about it. I’m not close to them, and I don’t know what to do. I have been feeling stressed out lately. I don’t want to hurt my mother’s feelings. Can you help me? Teen in Ogden, Utah DEAR TEEN: I can try. What you should NOT do is allow your mother’s devout faith and your lack of it to become a contest of wills or a basis for argument. At 15, you are entering adulthood, and these are important years in your life. Thank your mother for the great foundation she has given you. Tell her you love her, and you hope she will continue to love you as you explore what your beliefs are on your spiritual journey — because it IS a journey. A wise clergyman once told me

something I will share with you: The opposite of faith is not doubt; it is certainty. DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend pins me up against a wall to kiss me every chance she gets. What does this mean? Lip locked in L.A. DEAR LIP LOCKED: I don’t know what it means to her, but to me it means she may have seen it in a movie and is trying to show you how passionate she is about you. If you don’t like it, speak up and say so — and if you do like it, speak up and say so. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

JUMBLE

SUDOKU

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME By David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.

The answers to today’s puzzles can be found on today’s Daily Planner page.

THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

By Jeffrey Wechsler

ACROSS 1 Suggests, with “of” 7 Cashbox feature 11 Wagner’s “__ Rheingold” 14 Uses Blue Apron, say 15 Baseball family name 16 Space bar neighbor 17 “Epic fail!” 20 Lady Gaga’s “__ It Happens to You” 21 Presidential nickname 22 Makeup remover 23 Put out 25 Like some cheddar 28 “Ghostbusters” actor 30 Shanghai-born ex-NBA center 31 German : Kopf :: French : __ 32 Does really well 34 U.S. intelligence org. 36 “I don’t believe a word!” ... or, the truth about this puzzle’s circles 42 Deborah’s “The King and I” co-star 43 Clearly presented

45 Removed 49 Nation SE of Cyprus 51 Item on a chain, perhaps 52 Electrical backup supplies 55 One may be broken 56 Afghanistan’s national airline 57 Northwest Passage explorer 59 Word with hole or holder 60 Two of the three founders of the Distilleria Nazionale di Spirito di Vino 64 Bridge action 65 Brown family shade 66 “I’m on board” 67 Década division 68 Food buyers’ concerns 69 Scary flier DOWN 1 English hunters 2 Polynesian catch 3 Unable to increase 4 Mo. hours 5 Christchurch native 6 Common animal kingdom tattoo subject

2/3/17 7 Bowler, e.g. 8 Cakes go-with 9 In a way, in a way 10 One unlikely to experiment 11 Uses a 22-Across on, as tears 12 Come-hither quality 13 Dear 18 Hot 19 “__ serious?” 24 Pantry stack 26 Picks a fight (with) 27 Civil rights icon Parks 29 Red __ 33 Calculating 35 Chip shot path 37 Ripsnorter 38 Bit of Christmas morning detritus 39 Thickening agent

40 Flip 41 Goes around 44 SEC powerhouse, familiarly 45 Runner’s woe 46 Shag, e.g. 47 Part of Q.E.D. 48 Like some court motions 50 “Feel the __”: 2016 campaign slogan 52 Iconic Rio carnival activity 53 Like 54 Nasser’s successor 58 Physics units 61 Fight cause 62 Mozart’s birthplace, now: Abbr. 63 Natural resource

Thursday’s Puzzle Solved

2/3/17

THE SUMTER ITEM N.G. Osteen 1843-1936 The Watchman and Southron

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 H.G. Osteen 1870-1955 Founder, The Item

H.D. Osteen 1904-1987 The Item

A11

Margaret W. Osteen 1908-1996 The Item Hubert D. Osteen Jr. Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Graham Osteen Co-President Kyle Osteen Co-President Jack Osteen Editor and Publisher Larry Miller CEO Rick Carpenter Managing Editor

36 W. Liberty St., Sumter, South Carolina 29150 • Founded October 15, 1894

NOTABLE & QUOTABLE

Trump’s ‘shock and awe’ creating new language The Wall Street Journal’s Dan Henninger on “Trumpian shock and awe.” “Shock and awe,” a term of art from U.S. war doctrine, has been deployed by advocates of Donald Trump to describe the pace of executive actions the past two weeks. That is the theory, and it fits the Trump strategic model: Put political actions in motion and force the world to adjust. A well-understood law of political motion holds that every political act by a U.S. president puts other significant political forces in motion. Mr. Trump’s partisan opposition, notably the organized squads of street people, was already on hair trigger. But the fallout from the Trump order on immigrant and refugee restrictions may be bringing to life too many disparate forces against him and his young presidency. The Trump team, which is all about action, seems determined to push the envelope at every turn. That’s fine, so long as they don’t tear through the envelope, which is what happened when several federal judges poked holes in the executive order’s unfinished legal foundation. To be clear: The point here has nothing to do with whether Mr. Trump is right on the merits of immigration vetting; Barack Obama imposed visa restrictions on Arab countries twice as antiterror policy. The question is bloodless politics: Is the poor execution of this order and its aftermath putting more negative political forces in motion than the White House or Republicans will be able to control in this presidency’s first 100 days — and beyond? ••• A partial transcript of of Donald Trump’s Black History Month remarks on Wednesday: I am very proud now that we have a museum on the National Mall where people can learn about Reverend King, so many other things. Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who’s done an amazing job and is being recognized more and more, I noticed. Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and millions more black Americans who made America what it is today. Big impact. I’m ready to do my part, and I will say this: We’re gonna work together. This is a great group, this is a group that’s been so special to me. You re-

ally helped me a lot. If you remember I wasn’t going to do well with the African-American community, and after they heard me speaking and talking about the inner city and lots of other things, we ended up getting — and I won’t go into details — but we ended up getting substantially more than other candidates who had run in the past years. And now we’re gonna take that to new levels. I want to thank my television star over here — Omarosa’s actually a very nice person, nobody knows that. I don’t want to destroy her reputation but she’s a very good person, and she’s been helpful right from the beginning of the campaign, and I appreciate it. I really do. Very special. ••• A partial transcript of of Donald Trump’s comments at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday: Thank you, Barry. Appreciate it very much. I also want to thank my great friends the Roma. Where’s Roma, beautiful Roma Downey, the voice of an angel. She’s got the voice every time I hear that voice; it’s so beautiful. That — everything is so beautiful about Roma, including her husband because he’s a special, special friend. Mark Burnett for the wonderful introduction. So true, so true. I said to the agent, I’m sorry, the only thing wrong - I actually got on the phone and fired him myself because he said, you don’t want to do it, it’ll never work, it’ll never, ever work, you don’t want to do it. I said, listen. When I really fired him after it became the number one show, it became so successful and he wanted a commission and he didn’t want to this. That’s when I really said — but we had tremendous success on The Apprentice. And when I ran for president, I had to leave the show. That’s when I knew for sure that I was doing it. And they hired a big, big movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to take my place. And we know how that turned out. The ratings went down the tubes. It’s been a total disaster and Mark will never, ever bet against Trump again. And I want to just pray for Arnold if we can, for those ratings, OK? Notable & Quotable is compiled by Graham Osteen. Contact him at graham@theitem. com.

EDITORIAL PAGE POLICIES EDITORIALS represent the views of the owners of this newspaper. COLUMNS AND COMMENTARY are the personal opinion of the writer whose byline appears. Columns from readers should be typed, double-spaced and no more than 850 words. Send them to The Sumter Item, Opinion Pages, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, or email to letters@theitem.com. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are written by

readers of the newspaper. They should be no more than 350 words and sent via e-mail to letters@theitem.com, dropped off at The Sumter Item office, 36 W. Liberty St. or mailed to The Sumter Item, P.O. Box 1677, Sumter, S.C. 29151, along with the full name of the writer, plus an address and telephone number for verification purposes only. Letters that exceed 350 words will be cut accordingly in the print edition, but available in their entirety at www.theitem.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SHS PRODUCTION OF ‘SPAMALOT’ WAS OUTSTANDING Last Saturday afternoon, Jan. 28, I was privileged to enjoy a most delightful two hours at Sumter High School watching the drama club perform Monty Python’s “Spamalot.” That was probably the most enjoyable two hours I have spent in quite some time. The acting, the singing, and the choreography were all so spectacular that I couldn’t believe these were all high school students. Along with that, the costumes, the settings, the lighting and the sound effects seemed so professional. It is hard to imagine the hours and hours of work, study, and

COMMENTARY

Thank God for Harry Reid

ASHINGTON — There are many people to thank for the coming accession of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Donald Trump for winning the election. Hillary Clinton for losing it. Mitch McConnell for holding open the high court seat through 2016, resolute and immovable against furious (and hypocritical) opposition from Democrats and media. And, of course, Harry Reid. God bless Harry Reid. It’s because of him that Gorsuch is guaranteed elevation to the court. In 2013, as then-Senate majority leader, Reid blew up the joint. He abolished the filibuster for federal appointments both executive (such as Cabinet) and judicial, for all district and circuit court judgeships (excluding only the Supreme Court). Thus unencumbered, the Democraticcontrolled Senate packed the lower courts with Obama nominees. Reid was warned that the day would come when Republicans would be in the majority and would exploit the new rules to equal and opposite effect. That day is here. The result is striking. Trump’s Cabinet appointments are essentially unstoppable because Republicans need only 51 votes and they have 52. They have no need to reach 60, the number required to overcome a filibuster. Democrats are powerless to stop anyone on their own. And equally powerless to stop Gorsuch. But isn’t the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees still standing? Yes, but if the Democrats dare try it, everyone knows that Majority Leader McConnell will do exactly what Reid did and invoke the nuclear option — filibuster abolition — for the Supreme Court, too. Reid never fully appreciated the magnitude of his

practice that went into making such a fantastic production. King Arthur, along with many others, had so much to memorize — and he never seemed to miss a beat! I keep thinking of how hard these students had to work to pull off such a marvelous production — and I would like to compliment them and their director, Kelly Melton, on this spectacular performance. My only regret is that the entire auditorium wasn’t filled to capacity. It should have been. To all of you who contributed to this remarkable performance, I thank you so very much for making it an unforgettable afternoon for me. Kudos to all of you, and may you all feel gratified for having given such a

crime against the Senate. As I wrote at the time, the offense was not abolishing the filibusCharles ter — you Krauthammer can argue that issue either way — but that he did it by simple majority. In a serious body, a serious rule change requires a serious supermajority. (Amending the U.S. Constitution, for example, requires two-thirds of both houses plus three-quarters of all the states.) Otherwise you have rendered the place lawless. If in any given session you can summon up the day’s majority to change the institution’s fundamental rules, there are no rules. McConnell can at any moment finish Reid’s work by extending filibuster abolition to the Supreme Court. But he hasn’t. He has neither invoked the nuclear option nor even threatened to. And he’s been asked often enough. His simple and unwavering response is that Gorsuch will be confirmed. Translation: If necessary, he will drop the big one. It’s obvious that he prefers not to. No one wants to again devalue and destabilize the Senate by changing a major norm by simple majority vote. But Reid set the precedent. Note that the issue is not the filibuster itself. There’s nothing sacred about it. Its routine use is a modern development — with effects both contradictory and unpredictable. The need for 60 votes can contribute to moderation and compromise because to achieve a supermajority you need to get a buyin from at least some of the opposition. On the other hand, in a hyper-partisan atmosphere (like today’s), a 60vote threshold can ensure that everything gets stopped

professional performance. Keep up the good work. PATRICIA GOCHNAUER Sumter

WRITER ASKS ABOUT INFORMATION ON POLICE-INVOLVED SHOOTING Dear editor, political leaders, Sumter law enforcement and citizens: Why has no follow-up information been released on a police-involved killing that happened about six weeks ago, on Dec. 10, 2016? By now some official information could be released without present or future impingement of anyone’s rights, I believe. Some such documents or information could be an autopsy report, a

and nothing gets done. Filibuster abolition is good for conservatives today. It will be good for liberals tomorrow when they have regained power. There’s no great principle at stake, though as a practical matter, in this era of widespread frustration with congressional gridlock, the new norm may be salutary. What is not salutary is the Reid precedent of changing the old norm using something so transient and capricious as the majority of the day. As I argued in 2015, eventually the two parties will need to work out a permanent arrangement under which major rule changes will require a supermajority (say, of two-thirds) to ensure substantial bipartisan support. There are conflicting schools of thought as to whether even such a grand bargain could not itself be overturned by some future Congress — by simple majority led by the next Harry Reid. Nonetheless, even a problematic entente is better than the free-for-all that governs today. The operative word, however, is “eventually.” Such an agreement is for the future. Not yet, not today. Republicans are no fools. They are not about to forfeit the advantage bequeathed to them by Harry Reid’s shortsighted willfulness. They will zealously retain the nuclear option for Supreme Court nominees through the current Republican tenure of Congress and the presidency. After which, they should be ready to parlay and press the reset button. But only then. As the young Augustine famously beseeched the Lord, “Give me chastity and continency, only not yet.” Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@ charleskrauthammer.com. © 2017, The Washington Post Writers Group

death certificate, a coroner’s report, a police report, a ballistic and gun powder residue report and, perhaps, others. I’ve heard some troubling but unsubstantiated rumors about the killing that are significantly different than the very limited initial Sumter Item newspaper article, and I have overheard parts of conversations that indicate some citizens are fearful of police officers, especially after dark. I believe law enforcement (or those with authority to release official reports) should promptly release such data to quell any such erroneous rumors, and to reassure the citizenry that justice has been or will be served. JOE RATTZ Sumter

A12

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

AROUND TOWN tional Federation of the Blind The Campbell Soup friends of South Carolina will meet lunch group will meet at Campbell Soup friends lunch group celeat 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. brate 25 years 14, at Shiloh-Randolph 4, at Golden Corral. All forManor, 125 W. Bartlette St. mer Campbell Soup employees are invited to share The presiders for the “Valentine’s Evening of Eletheir memories as we celegance Date Night” will be brate our 25th anniversary. Lee and Laura ColcloughThe Goodwill Cultural Center James. Transportation prowill host internationally vided within their coverage known musician and performarea. Contact Debra Canty, er Ezra Brown at 4 p.m. on chapter president, at (803) Saturday, Feb. 4, at 221 N. 775-5792 or debra.canty@ Brick Church Road, Mayesfrontier.com. Donations are ville. Admission is free. Dowelcome and can be nations appreciated. Light mailed to NFB Sumter refreshments will be Chapter, P.O. Box 641, Sumserved. Call Bill Remmes at ter, SC 29151. (803) 495-8225. The American Red Cross is in The Sumter Benedict Alumni urgent need of blood donaClub will meet at 6 p.m. on tions and will hold blood Monday, Feb. 6, at the drives as follows: 2-7 p.m. North HOPE Center. Call Thursday, Feb. 23, Grace Shirley M. Blassingame at Baptist Church, 219 W. Cal(803) 506-4019 for details. houn St.; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. SatThe Sumter SPCA Valentine urday, Feb. 25, High Hills Dance will be held from 7 to AME Church, 6780 Meeting 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. House Road, Dalzell; and 9 11, at the Elaine D. Korn a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. Memorial Center, 1100 S. 27, Thomas Sumter AcadeGuignard Drive. Music will my, 5365 Camden Highway, be provided by Terence Dalzell. Download the Red Lonon & the Untouchables. Cross Blood Donor App, Cost is $25 per person visit www.redcrossblood. (must be 21 years or older) org or call 1-800-RED CROSS and all proceeds benefit (1-800-733-2767). the Sumter SPCA. Call (803) The Sumter Branch NAACP’s 773-9292. annual black history program Adults, did you attend Cathowill be held at 5 p.m. on lic school in Sumter? All forSunday, Feb. 26, at Trinity mer St. Joseph, St. Jude, St. Missionary Baptist Church, Anne, Sumter Catholic and 155 Wall St. The Rev. NapoSt. Francis Xavier students leon A. Bradford will speak. are invited to an adult The 17th Annual Cavalier Pride meet and greet from 2 to 5 Auction will be held on Satp.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, in the urday, March 18, at Robert Iris Room at Central CaroliE. Lee Academy in Bishopna Health Sciences Center, ville. Food will be served 133 S. Main St., Sumter. Refrom 5 to 7 p.m. Bidding freshments will be served. will begin at 5:30 p.m. with Please R.S.V.P to catholicthe first table closing at 7 schoolsofsumter@gmail. p.m. Tickets are $15 in adcom or the St. Anne and St. vance or $20 at the door. Jude Catholic School office Call the school office at at (803) 775-3632. (803) 484-5532 for more inThe Sumter Chapter of the Na- formation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone EUGENIA LAST with ulterior motives will take advantage of your energetic, helpful nature. Gullibility will cost you financially, physically and emotionally. Question everything you hear and assess each situation before you get involved.

The last word in astrology

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be creative in the way you handle people. Offer incentives and suggestions that will raise greater awareness about your concerns. An emotional plea will generate greater consciousness in your community. Don’t lose sight of your goals. Make your vote count. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be careful how you deal with household responsibilities. Take care of your home in case friends or family members stop by for an unexpected visit. Physical activity will improve your health and wellbeing. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t deliberate about what you think should be done — put your plans into motion. Taking action will show that you are capable and responsible. Refrain from making an impulsive personal change. Leave the past behind and don’t go over budget. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take time out for yourself. Educational pursuits or making time for love and romance are highlighted. Don’t let an emotional matter at home rain on your parade. Take a short trip or make a commitment to live a healthy life. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Check out different cultures or ways of doing things. Interacting with people from all walks of life will open your mind to all sorts of ideas and concepts. Don’t feel threatened

by change. New beginnings will inspire you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Getting upset over financial matters can be expected if you take a risk. Opt for the safe route and only spend what’s necessary to ensure your comfort and security. A partnership will have its limitations if you choose discord over passion. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Live life your own way. Don’t fall into someone else’s routines. Make a point to look the way you want and to style your life to suit your own needs. A passionate approach to the way you move forward will leave a lasting impression. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Put more effort into making personal gains. Setting goals that will help you improve your health and physical strength is encouraged. Romantic gestures, suggestions and long-term plans will bring you closer to someone you love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t get angry; get moving. Take hold of whatever situation you face and rely on yourself to get things done. Finding the right balance of old and new ideas will help you reach your goals. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Use your time wisely. Refrain from letting your emotions lead to a nowin situation. Consider what’s important to you and don’t take any detours. Finish what you start and let others do their own thing.

DAILY PLANNER

THE SUMTER ITEM

WEATHER

AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter TODAY

TONIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Cooler; a little morning rain

Clearing and colder

Partly sunny

Partly sunny and warmer

Mostly sunny and beautiful

Warm with high clouds

51°

30°

51° / 31°

62° / 39°

71° / 48°

77° / 56°

Chance of rain: 60%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 0%

Chance of rain: 5%

Chance of rain: 15%

NE 7-14 mph

N 6-12 mph

NE 6-12 mph

W 4-8 mph

S 3-6 mph

SSW 8-16 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 45/24 Spartanburg 46/26

Greenville 49/26

Columbia 52/32

Temperatures shown on map are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

IN THE MOUNTAINS

Sumter 51/30

Aiken 55/34

ON THE COAST

Charleston 65/36

Today: A little rain; only in the morning in central parts. High 51 to 70. Saturday: Times of clouds and sun; cooler in southern parts. High 50 to 56.

SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

Temperature High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low

76° 51° 56° 33° 81° in 1950 12° in 1979

LAKE LEVELS Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

Lake Murray Marion Moultrie Wateree

SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 356.79 75.20 75.13 98.29

24-hr chg -0.01 -0.02 +0.06 -0.15

RIVER STAGES

Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

0.00" 0.00" 0.24" 4.54" 2.30" 4.18"

River Black River Congaree River Lynches River Saluda River Up. Santee River Wateree River

NATIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL CITIES

Today City Hi/Lo/W Atlanta 55/33/pc Chicago 25/14/s Dallas 54/38/c Detroit 23/13/pc Houston 63/46/c Los Angeles 65/52/sh New Orleans 64/45/r New York 34/21/pc Orlando 81/56/pc Philadelphia 35/21/pc Phoenix 75/49/pc San Francisco 61/53/r Wash., DC 43/25/c

City Asheville Athens Augusta Beaufort Cape Hatteras Charleston Charlotte Clemson Columbia Darlington Elizabeth City Elizabethtown Fayetteville

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 53/37/pc 32/27/pc 55/48/c 28/24/pc 62/59/c 67/52/pc 62/51/pc 34/27/s 76/55/s 35/26/s 76/50/s 59/49/c 40/31/s

Myrtle Beach 54/34

Manning 51/30

Today: Cooler with a shower. Winds north 4-8 mph. Saturday: Nice with partial sunshine. Winds east 4-8 mph.

LOCAL ALMANAC

Florence 50/28

Bishopville 48/28

Today Hi/Lo/W 44/22/pc 56/32/pc 61/36/c 70/41/pc 46/33/r 65/36/c 46/25/c 55/33/pc 52/32/c 45/27/r 41/25/r 46/27/r 47/28/r

Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 9.51 -0.11 19 3.40 +0.10 14 7.53 -1.03 14 2.80 +0.03 80 76.83 -0.34 24 4.94 +0.41

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 44/26/s 52/31/pc 55/32/pc 56/40/pc 44/37/pc 54/39/pc 47/28/s 50/34/pc 52/31/pc 49/28/pc 43/27/s 49/31/pc 50/30/s

Today City Hi/Lo/W Florence 50/28/r Gainesville 79/51/s Gastonia 47/24/c Goldsboro 44/26/r Goose Creek 63/36/c Greensboro 43/21/pc Greenville 49/26/pc Hickory 45/23/pc Hilton Head 63/38/pc Jacksonville, FL 77/50/pc La Grange 63/35/pc Macon 64/38/c Marietta 54/29/pc

Sunrise 7:17 a.m. Moonrise 11:31 a.m.

Sunset Moonset

5:55 p.m. none

First

Full

Last

New

Feb. 3

Feb. 10

Feb. 18

Feb. 26

TIDES AT MYRTLE BEACH

Today Sat.

High 1:13 a.m. 1:44 p.m. 2:16 a.m. 2:48 p.m.

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 51/31/pc 68/46/pc 49/29/s 47/28/s 54/39/pc 45/26/s 48/29/pc 45/26/s 53/39/pc 60/46/pc 58/37/pc 56/36/pc 51/34/pc

Ht. 3.0 2.8 3.0 2.7

Low Ht. 8:20 a.m. 0.0 8:44 p.m. -0.3 9:27 a.m. 0.1 9:46 p.m. -0.3

Today City Hi/Lo/W Marion 45/22/pc Mt. Pleasant 63/37/pc Myrtle Beach 54/34/r Orangeburg 55/32/c Port Royal 66/42/pc Raleigh 43/24/r Rock Hill 46/25/r Rockingham 44/23/r Savannah 74/43/c Spartanburg 46/26/sh Summerville 62/36/c Wilmington 49/29/r Winston-Salem 43/22/pc

Sat. Hi/Lo/W 47/24/s 54/39/c 51/38/pc 52/34/pc 54/42/pc 47/26/s 48/27/s 50/25/s 56/41/pc 47/29/s 53/38/pc 49/34/pc 44/26/s

516 W. Liberty St. • Sumter, SC 29150 803.773.9300 • dentistsumtersc.com Dr. Allison A. Reeves, DMD

GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY

DENTURES/PARTIALS starting at $599!

• Exams • Fillings • Cleaning • Extractions • Crowns • Bridgework

- High impact, quality custom made using only premium materials

• Payment Plans Available • Most Insurance Plans Accepted

TODAY’S PUZZLE ANSWERS CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

JUMBLE

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Proceed with caution no matter what you are faced with. Carelessness will result in minor injury or illness that will limit your ability to take care of pressing matters. Good nutrition and physical strength are crucial.

SUMTER SPCA PETS OF THE WEEK Nash, left, is a housebroken and neuNash is affectionate, protered 1-year-old red basenji / sharpei tective mix. He is sweet, affectionate, protective and friendly. He lives for love and Cheese is can a real character attention and shake paws. Nash is great with older children but needs a home without cats. Cheese, right, is a housebroken 4-month-old American short hair. He gets along great with other cats and children. He enjoys running and playing with cat toys. Cheese is a real character. He is extremely friendly and affectionate and would make a great buddy for any family. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. Visit the website at www.sumterscspca.com.

The SPCA relies heavily on community support and donations. Currently, the biggest needs are for dry puppy and kitten food, wet cat food, cat litter and cleaning supplies. The following are also appreciated: Newspapers, stuffed animals, heavy duty trash bags (30 gallon or larger), dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, bleach, paper towels, sheets and comforters, baby blankets, canned dog and cat food, dry dog food, treats, leashes and collars, disinfectant spray, all-purpose cleaner, air freshener, no scratch scrubbers, two-sided sponges for dishes, litter freshener and, of course, monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

SECTION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 Call: (803) 774-1241 | E-mail: sports@theitem.com

USC SUMTER BASEBALL

PREP FOOTBALL SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

USC Sumter shortstop Justin Hawkins and the Fire Ants open the season on Saturday with a doubleheader at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, N.C.

LMA’s Edwards, Davis sign with Newberry BY EDDIE LITAKER Special To The Sumter Item

players will mature or not. “…So right now we have a lot of questions, but not many answers.” And just like in 2015, Medlin is hoping those answers come quickly as the Fire Ants get set to start the 2017 campaign this weekend. USCS will play Catawba Valley Community College in

MANNING – It wasn’t a package deal, but Newberry College’s football program still received quite a Signing Day boost from Laurence Manning Academy as two Swampcat standouts inked commitments Wednesday to play for the Indians. After starting for the past three years together at LMA, Josh Edwards, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound defensive end, and EDWARDS Maleke Davis, a 6-1, 212 lb. linebacker, will remain teammates at the college level through what could be considered a happy coincidence. DAVIS Edwards said that after realizing they had made mutual decisions to attend Newberry, “we just decided that we ended up good together at the same school.” “It gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling, I guess, because you’re comfortable with that person,” Edwards said of playing with a familiar teammate at the college level. “I guess you can just get along with them.” “I feel real good about it,” Davis said. “I feel like we just help each other out on the football field and in the classroom. We just compete.” Edwards also cited the “warm and fuzzy feeling” when describing what drew him to Newberry. “It’s a smaller school like Laurence Manning,” Edwards said. “I just like the family aspect of it. The coaches are real close with the players, and

SEE FIRE ANTS, PAGE B4

SEE LMA, PAGE B5

Potential upside Fire Ants set to open season with young but talented roster BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com The last time Tim Medlin saw this many new faces around the diamond was 2015. That turned out to be a pretty good year for the University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team – a 43-21 record, a Region X regular-season title,

an Eastern District championship and the program’s first trip to the Junior College World Series. “I think we had six or seven freshmen starting (in the lineup) and three weekend starting pitchers who were new,” Medlin said. “And that group was still playing in Grand Junction (Colo.) in late May and early June. You just never know how quickly the young

PREP BASKETBALL

Trio of region titles on the line today in Sumter BY DENNIS BRUNSON dennis@theitem.com Region championships – and the No. 1 seed in the state playoffs that come with it – will be on the line in three high school basketball games in Sumter today. The Sumter High School boys will play host to West Florence today with a share of the Region VI-5A title on the line. The Lakewood boys and the Crestwood girls will be playing for outright Region VI-4A titles when the teams from those two schools meet at Crestwood’s The Castle. Sumter and West Florence come into their meeting with 7-1 region records. West Florence, which is ranked fourth in the most recent South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association 5A poll, edged the Gamecocks 71-65 in the first meeting between the schools. However,

Sumter’s Raymond Johnson (32) and the rest of the Gamecocks will play host to West Florence today at the SHS gymnasium with a share of the Region VI-5A title on the line.

the Knights, who are 18-4 on the season, dropped a 38-37 decision to Carolina Forest for its region loss. The Gamecocks, who are ranked fifth, are 15-6. The winner of the game will get at least a share of the title. A victory in the final region game will give a team the title outright. Sumter is at home against Socastee on Tuesday, while West Florence will play host to South Florence. The Lakewood boys are ranked second in the 4A poll and are 14-5 overall and 5-0 in region play. Crestwood is in second place, but two games behind the Gators in the loss column with a 4-2 record. An LHS victory will secure the region title. The Knights, who are ranked 10th and are 14-6 overall , can keep their hopes of a region title alive

MARK MORGAN / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM

SEE SHS, PAGE B2

USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

No. 4 USC bounces back with 75-63 road victory over No. 25 Kentucky BY GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. — Alaina Coates had 20 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, and No. 4 South Carolina used an 18-point run in the second quarter to pull away from No. 25 Kentucky for a 75-63 victory Thursday night. A’ja Wilson also scored 20 for South Carolina. Eager to rebound from Monday’s upset loss at home to Tennessee, the Gamecocks succeeded by holding the Wildcats without a field goal for the final 6:41 of the second and outscoring them 22-8.

Coates matched her career high on the boards and Wilson grabbed nine rebounds as South Carolina (19-2, 9-1 Southeastern Conference) beat Kentucky for the fourth straight time. Allisha Gray added 11 points as the Gamecocks shot 50 percent and outscored Kentucky 34-20 in the paint. Makayla Epps’ 23 points led the Wildcats (15-8, 6-4), who shot 34 percent and lost their second straight.

THE BIG PICTURE South Carolina: Other than a thirdquarter technical for wildly striking Kentucky’s Evelyn Akhator, fouls

weren’t an issue for the 6-foot-4 Coates or 6-5 Wilson as they made life tough for the Wildcats on both ends by shooting a combined 16 of 23. But it was Gray’s eight points in the second that provided the boost that helped the Gamecocks break open the game by halftime. Kentucky: The Wildcats stayed close for one quarter before going cold in a 2-for-15 second that included five turnovers that led to easy Gamecocks baskets. Rebounding already figured to be difficult against South Carolina’s tall tandem, and that was reflected in a 40-29 deficit

on the glass.

POLL IMPLICATIONS South Carolina bounced back from the Tennessee loss with a dominant road win that should keep the Gamecocks in the top five. Kentucky’s return to the Top 25 should be brief after its second consecutive loss.

UP NEXT South Carolina: The Gamecocks visit Arkansas on Sunday. Kentucky: Hosts Vanderbilt on Sunday in an attempt to end its second two-game slide of the season.

SPORTS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

SCOREBOARD TV SPORTS TODAY 9 a.m. — International Tennis: Davis Cup Match from Osijek, Croatia — Spain vs. Croatia (TENNIS). 10:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Second Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). 12:30 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Seton Hall at Marquette (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 2:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match — Bayer Leverkusen vs. Hamburg (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: Phoenix Open Second Round from Scottsdale, Ariz. (GOLF). 4 p.m. — International Tennis: Davis Cup Matches — United States vs. Switzerland and Czech Republic vs. Australia (TENNIS). 5:30 p.m. — High School Basketball: Wheeler at Pebblebrook (ESPNU). 6 p.m. — College Hockey: Maine at Providence (TIME WARNER 1250). 6:05 p.m. — Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXYAM 1240). 6:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Western Michigan at Central Michigan (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Rhode Island at Davidson (ESPN2). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Iona at Rider (ESPNU). 7 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Creighton at Villanova (FOX SPORTS 2). 7 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: Kentucky at Georgia (SEC NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. — International Soccer: United States vs. Jamaica from Chattanooga, Tenn. FOX SPORTS 1, UNIVISION). 7:30 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Edmonton at Carolina (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:30 p.m. — College Hockey: Notre Dame at Vermont (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Los Angeles Lakers at Boston (ESPN). 8 p.m. — Professional Basketball: NBA Development League Game — Oklahoma City at Texas (ESPNEWS). 8:30 p.m. — College Hockey: St. Cloud State at North Dakota (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. — Women’s College Gymnastics: Florida at Alabama (SEC NETWORK). 8:30 p.m. — College Hockey: Cornell at Union (TIME WARNER 1250). 9 p.m. — Women’s College Volleyball: UCLA at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 9 p.m. — College Football: CFB All-Star Challenge (ESPN2). 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Buffalo at Ball State (ESPNU). 10:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Dallas at Portland (ESPN). 3:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Third Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF).

SATURDAY 7:25 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match — Arsenal vs. Chelsea (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 9 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Third Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF). 9 a.m. — International Tennis: Davis Cup Match from Osijek, Croatia — Spain vs. Croatia (TENNIS). 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match — Schalke 04 vs. Bayern Munich (FOX SPORTS 1). 9:30 a.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match — Mainz vs. Hoffenheim (FOX SPORTS 1). 9:55 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match — Liverpool vs. Hull City (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 a.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match — Bournemouth vs. Everton (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 11 a.m. — College Basketball: Wagner at Farleigh Dickinson (ESPNU). Noon — College Basketball: Akron at Ohio (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). Noon — College Basketball: Purdue at Maryland (ESPN). Noon — College Basketball: Virginia at Syracuse (ESPN2). Noon — College Basketball: Seton Hall at Georgetown (FOX SPORTS 1). Noon — College Basketball: Longwood at Gardner-Webb (TIME WARNER 1250). 12:20 p.m. — International Soccer: Bundesliga League Match — Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund (FOX SPORTS 2). 12:30 p.m. — International Soccer: English Premier League Match — Middlesbrough vs. Tottenham (WIS 10). 12:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Duquesne at Dayton (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Pittsburgh at Duke (WLTX 19). 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas at Texas Christian (ESPNEWS). 1 p.m. — College Basketball: Rutgers at Penn State (ESPNU). 1 p.m. — Women’s College Basketball: Oklahoma at Oklahoma State (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 1 p.m. — PGA Golf: Phoenix Open Third Round from Scottsdale, Ariz. (GOLF). 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Indiana State at Northern Iowa (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Iowa State at Kansas (ESPN). 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Georgia at South Carolina (ESPN2, WDXY-FM 105.9, WNKT-FM 107.5, WDXY-AM 1240). 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Marquette at DePaul (FOX SPORTS 1). 2 p.m. — College Basketball: Tulane at East Carolina (TIME WARNER 1250). 2:30 p.m. — College Basketball: George Washington at Richmond (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 3 p.m. — Figure Skating: European Championships from Ostrava, Czech Republic — Men’s Free Skate and Women’s Free Skate (WIS 10). 3 p.m. — PGA Golf: Phoenix Open Third Round from Scottsdale, Ariz. (WLTX 19). 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Xavier at Creighton (WACH 57). 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Kansas State at Baylor (ESPNEWS). 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Mississippi at Vanderbilt (ESPNU). 3 p.m. — College Basketball: Georgia Tech at Wake Forest (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 3 p.m. — International Tennis: Davis Cup Matches — United States vs. Switzerland and Czech Republic vs. Australia (TENNIS). 3:25 p.m. — International Soccer: Portuguese League Match — Sporting vs. Porto (UNIVISION). 3:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Tennessee at Mississippi State (SEC NETWORK). 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Bowie State at Lincoln (Pa.) (ASPIRE). 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Virginia Commonwealth at St. Bonaventure (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Arizona at Oregon (ESPN). 4 p.m. — College Basketball: Connecticut at Cincinnati (ESPN2). 4 p.m. — College Basketball: North Carolina-Greensboro at Samford (TIME WARNER 1250). 4:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Utah at Stanford (FOX SPORTS 1). 4:30 p.m. — Track and Field: USATF Indoor Championship Series from New York -- Armory Track Invitational (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 5 p.m. — College Basketball: Memphis at Central Florida (ESPNEWS). 5 p.m. — College Basketball: Oklahoma State at West Virginia (ESPNU). 5:50 p.m. — International Soccer: Queretaro vs. Cruz Azul (UNIVISION). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Colorado State at Nevada-Las Vegas (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Notre Dame at North Carolina (ESPN). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Ohio State at Michigan (ESPN2). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Arkansas at Missouri (SEC NETWORK). 6 p.m. — College Basketball: Fordham at St. Joseph’s (TIME WARNER 1250). 6:30 p.m. — College Hockey: Notre Dame at Vermont (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

7 p.m. — College Basketball: Southern Methodist at Tulsa (ESPNEWS). 7 p.m. — College Basketball: Oklahoma at Texas Tech (ESPNU). 7 p.m. — NHL Hockey: Carolina at New York Islanders (FOX SPORTSOUTH). 7:55 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican League Match — Toluca vs. Tigres (UNIVISION). 8 p.m. — NFL Football: NFL Honors from Houston (WACH 57). 8 p.m. — College Basketball: St. John’s at Villanova (CBS SPORTS NETWORK). 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Illinois State at Wichita State (ESPN2). 8 p.m. — College Basketball: Middle Tennessee State at Texas-El Paso (TIME WARNER 1250). 8:15 p.m. — College Basketball: Kentucky at Florida (ESPN). 8:30 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Cleveland at New York (WOLO 25). 8:30 p.m. — College Basketball: Auburn at Alabama (SEC NETWORK). 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Portland at Brigham Young (BYUTV). 9 p.m. — College Basketball: Texas A&M at Louisiana State (ESPNU). 9 p.m. — NBA Basketball: Charlotte at Utah (FOX SPORTS SOUTHEAST). 9:55 p.m. — International Soccer: Mexican League Match — Monterrey vs. Necaxa (UNIVISION). 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Santa Clara at Gonzaga (ESPN2). 10 p.m. — College Basketball: Utah Valley at Seattle (TIME WARNER 1250). 11 p.m. — College Basketball: CaliforniaIrvine at Long Beach State (ESPNU). 3:30 a.m. — Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Dubai Desert Classic Final Round from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (GOLF).

NFL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press WILD-CARD PLAYOFFS

DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS

Saturday, Jan. 14 Atlanta 36, Seattle 20 New England 34, Houston 16 Sunday, Jan. 15 Green Bay 34, Dallas 31 Pittsburgh 18, Kansas City 16

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sunday, Jan. 22 NFC Atlanta 44, Green Bay 21 AFC New England 36, Pittsburgh 17

PRO BOWL

Sunday, Jan. 29 At Orlando, Fla. AFC 20, NFC 13

SUPER BOWL

NBA STANDINGS By The Associated Press EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W

Pct

Boston Toronto New York Philadelphia Brooklyn

18 20 29 30 40

.633 .600 .431 .375 .184

— 1½ 10 12½ 22

SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L

Pct

Washington Atlanta Charlotte Miami Orlando

.583 .571 .460 .400 .373

— ½ 6 9 10½

20 21 27 30 32

CENTRAL DIVISION W

Pct

Cleveland Indiana Chicago Detroit Milwaukee

15 22 25 27 27

.688 .542 .500 .449 .438

— 7 9 11½ 12

33 26 25 22 21

WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION W L Pct GB San Antonio Houston Memphis Dallas New Orleans

37 36 30 19 19

11 16 21 30 31

.771 .692 .588 .388 .380

— 3 8½ 18½ 19

NORTHWEST DIVISION W L Pct GB Utah 31 Oklahoma City 28 Portland 22 Denver 21 Minnesota 19

19 22 28 27 30

.620 .560 .440 .438 .388

— 3 9 9 11½

PACIFIC DIVISION W L Pct GB Golden State L.A. Clippers Sacramento L.A. Lakers Phoenix

42 31 19 17 15

7 18 30 34 34

.857 .633 .388 .333 .306

— 11 23 26 27

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Cleveland 125, Minnesota 97 Indiana 98, Orlando 88 Boston 109, Toronto 104 Detroit 118, New Orleans 98 Miami 116, Atlanta 93 New York 95, Brooklyn 90 Dallas 113, Philadelphia 95 L.A. Clippers 124, Phoenix 114 Memphis 119, Denver 99 Utah 104, Milwaukee 88 Chicago 128, Oklahoma City 100 Golden State 126, Charlotte 111

THURSDAY’S GAMES

L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Houston, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Orlando, 7 p.m. Indiana at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Houston, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Boston, 8 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Denver, 9 p.m. Dallas at Portland, 10:30 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Washington, 7 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at New York, 8:30 p.m. Charlotte at Utah, 9 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 9 p.m. Memphis at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Toronto at Brooklyn, 12 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Boston, 2 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 3 p.m.

5 1 6 9 7 9

67 63 56 53 51 51

176 171 141 139 131 117

143 135 160 138 141 147

WESTERN CONFERENCE CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L

OT Pts GF GA

Minnesota Chicago Nashville St. Louis Dallas Winnipeg Colorado

5 5 8 5 10 4 2

50 52 50 50 51 53 48

33 30 24 24 21 24 13

12 17 18 21 20 25 33

71 65 56 53 52 52 28

166 116 143 135 140 134 141 157 141 160 155 164 94 166

PACIFIC DIVISION GP W L

OT Pts GF GA

San Jose Anaheim Edmonton Los Angeles Calgary Vancouver Arizona

2 9 8 4 3 6 6

51 52 52 51 53 50 49

32 28 28 26 26 23 16

17 15 16 21 24 21 27

66 65 64 56 55 52 38

138 138 154 131 139 119 110

117 130 137 123 150 140 155

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Washington 5, Boston 3 Calgary 5, Minnesota 1 Los Angeles 5, Colorado 0

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Montreal at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Nashville, 8 p.m. Winnipeg at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Toronto at St. Louis, 9 p.m. Chicago at Arizona, 9 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Calgary at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Florida, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Washington at Montreal, 1 p.m. Winnipeg at Colorado, 3 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Columbus, 7 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Chicago at Dallas, 8 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Arizona at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Los Angeles at Washington, 12 p.m. Edmonton at Montreal, 1 p.m. Calgary at N.Y. Rangers, 2 p.m.

GOLF By The Associated Press

OT Pts GF GA

Montreal Ottawa Boston Toronto Florida Tampa Bay Buffalo Detroit

7 6 6 9 10 6 9 9

14 16 22 16 19 23 20 21

67 58 58 55 54 50 49 49

155 127 132 129 138 143 148 139 122 142 139 150 120 141 126148

METROPOLITAN DIVISION GP W L OT Pts GFGA 51 34 11 6 49 33 12 4

-7 -6 -6 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -3 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1

AREA ROUNDUP

Hawks, Monarchs set for Sumter Middle School Conference boys title game Alice Drive Middle School advanced to the Sumter Middle School Conference tournament championship game on Thursday by defeating Bates 37-35 at the ADMS gymnasium. The Hawks will make their third straight title game appearance on Saturday when they face Manning Junior High, a 54-40 winner over Chestnut Oaks, at Crestwood’s The Castle following the girls championship matchup at noon. Alice Drive was led by Trevonte Brunson with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Marcus Lane also had 17 points along with six rebounds and six assists. Victor Brown finished with three points and also came up with a game-saving defensive stop. Justice Singletary had 10 points for Bates, who finished the season 9-7. Umar Lawson added eight points for the Bantams followed by Cameron Jenkins with seven. Justus Boone had six points and four blocks. LEE CENTRAL 76 C.E. MURRAY 14

BISHOPVILLE — Lee Central Middle School advanced to Saturday’s semifinals of the Upper Pee Dee Conference tournament with a 76-14 win over C.E. Murray on Thursday at the Stallions gymnasium. Daveon Thomas scored 24 points and Lebron Thomas added 15 for LCMS. Derrick Bradley and Rylik Slater each chipped in eight points as the Stallions improved to 13-0 on the season.

VARSITY BASKETBALL JEFFERSON DAVIS 61 CLARENDON HALL 60

SUMMERTON – Jordan Self had 16 points and 10 rebounds, but Jefferson Davis Academy edged Clarendon Hall 61-60 on Tuesday at the CH gymnasium. Dylan Way and Thomas Stukes each had 11 points for the Saints, who travel to Patrick Henry Academy today.

JV BASKETBALL LEE CENTRAL 47 CHERAW 30

BISHOPVILLE — Javontae McCloud led the way with 17

points and six steals as Lee Central earned a 47-30 victory over Cheraw on Thursday at the LC gymnasium. Travis Hickson added nine points and 12 rebounds for the Stallions while Jalen Atkinson and Kentrell Holloman finished with five points each. LC improved to 12-2 overall and 9-1 in region play. CLARENDON HALL 43 JEFFERSON DAVIS 37

SUMMERTON — Kade Elliott’s double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds helped power Clarendon Hall to a 43-37 victory over Jefferson Davis Academy on Tuesday at the Saints gymnasium. Josh Black added 12 points for CH and Jonathan McIntosh finished with six. Clarendon Hall travels to Patrick Henry Academy today.

GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL JEFFERSON DAVIS 43 CLARENDON HALL 39

SUMMERTON — Keri Shaffer had 14 points, but Clarendon Hall fell to Jefferson Davis Academy 43-39 on Tuesday at the CH gymnasium. McKenzie Bagnal added 11 points and Sydney Wells finished with six for the Lady Saints, who travel to Patrick Henry Academy today.

JV BASKETBALL CHERAW 30 LEE CENTRAL 26

BISHOPVILLE — Robionne Myers had 13 points and five steals, but Lee Central fell to Cheraw 50-26 on Thursday at the LC gymnasium. Nae Wesley added eight points and two steals for the Lady Stallions followed by Brianna Jenkins with four points and five rebounds. LC fell to 11-2 overall and 7-2 in region play. JEFFERSON DAVIS 27 CLARENDON HALL 21

Sarah Henning had 10 points in a losing effort as Jefferson Davis Academy topped Clarendon Hall 27-21 on Tuesday at the Saints gymnasium. CH travels to Patrick Henry Academy today.

MEN’S COLLEGE SCORES By The Associated Press THURSDAY

PRO BASKETBALL

EAST

Fairfield 81, Niagara 61 Hofstra 73, Delaware 65 Mount St. Mary’s 77, Bryant 70 Navy 70, Boston U. 61 Robert Morris 67, LIU Brooklyn 63 Sacred Heart 74, Fairleigh Dickinson 70 St. Francis (Pa.) 78, St. Francis Brooklyn 61 Towson 104, Drexel 103, 2OT Utica 66, Nazareth 58 Wagner 70, CCSU 60

SOUTH

Asbury 70, Midway 66 Chattanooga 91, UNC Greensboro 68 Coll. of Charleston 67, UNC Wilmington 66 ETSU 81, VMI 71 Elon 67, James Madison 61 FAU 77, Charlotte 75 Florida 93, Missouri 54 Furman 70, Mercer 68 Life 83, Cumberlands 76 Louisiana Tech 76, W. Kentucky 67 Memphis 85, South Florida 75 Old Dominion 64, FIU 57 Samford 82, W. Carolina 63 Southern Miss. 91, Marshall 76 William & Mary 94, Northeastern 69 Wofford 100, The Citadel 90

Wall scores 33 as Wizards win BY RICH DUBROFF Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — John Wall scored 33 points and had 11 assists, Bradley Beal added 23 points and Marcin Gortat tied his season high with 21 to lead the Washington Wizards to their sixth straight win, 116108 over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. It marks Washington’s first six-game winning streak since Dec. 8-19, 2014. The Wizards have also won 16 straight at home — the second-longest

run in franchise history. Jordan Clarkson led Los Angeles with 20 points. Washington had a 14-point lead, 86-72 with 2:37 to play in the third quarter, but the Lakers, who have lost nine of 11, tied it at 91 with 9:10 to play. Wall, who scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, including the Wizards’ final eight, sealed the win with a steal with 1:18 to play. He converted a jumper with 1:06 left, another with 38 seconds remaining and added four late free throws.

MIDWEST Cleveland St. 90, Detroit 73 Ferris St. 89, Saginaw Valley St. 72 Green Bay 84, UIC 80 Michigan St. 72, Nebraska 61 Michigan Tech 78, Northwood (Mich.) 61 Oakland 90, Youngstown St. 76 Valparaiso 71, Milwaukee 53 Wayne (Mich.) 65, Grand Valley St. 62

SOUTHWEST

Cent. Arkansas 107, Northwestern St. 97 Middle Tennessee 69, UTSA 59

BASEBALL

ATLANTIC DIVISION GP W L 30 26 26 23 22 22 20 20

Thursday At TPC Scottsdale Scottsdale, Ariz. Purse: $6.7 million Yardage: 7,266; Par 71 (35-36) Partial First Round Matt Kuchar 33-31—64 Hideki Matsuyama 33-32—65 Brendan Steele 35-30—65 John Peterson 34-32—66 Robert Garrigus 32-34—66 Scott Brown 32-34—66 Byeong Hun An 33-33—66 Chris Kirk 33-33—66 Rickie Fowler 33-34—67 J.B. Holmes 34-33—67 Steve Stricker 34-33—67 Brooks Koepka 35-32—67 Alex Cejka 33-34—67 Martin Laird 35-32—67 Webb Simpson 33-34—67 Graham DeLaet 33-34—67 Marc Leishman 35-33—68 Louis Oosthuizen 34-34—68 Vaughn Taylor 32-36—68 Chad Collins 34-34—68 Lucas Glover 33-35—68 Ryo Ishikawa 34-34—68 Phil Mickelson 32-36—68 Cameron Smith 37-32—69 Ben Crane 35-34—69 William McGirt 34-35—69 Shane Lowry 33-36—69 Morgan Hoffmann 35-34—69 Ken Duke 36-33—69 Mark Hubbard 32-37—69 Justin Thomas 35-34—69 Bubba Watson 34-35—69 Brian Harman 34-35—69 Harold Varner III 35-35—70 Blayne Barber 36-34—70 Jon Rahm 35-35—70 Jordan Spieth 34-36—70 Billy Horschel 36-34—70 Tyrone Van Aswegen 38-32—70 Boo Weekley 36-34—70 John Huh 35-35—70 Jim Knous 36-34—70

THURSDAY

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Washington Columbus

13 18 20 17 20 21

PREP SCHEDULE FRIDAY VARSITY BASKETBALL

Lakewood at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Cheraw at Lee Central, 6 p.m. Green Sea-Floyds at East Clarendon, 6 p.m.

VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL

West Florence at Sumter (Boys Only), 6 p.m. Cardinal Newman at Laurence Manning, 4 p.m.

Thomas Sumter at Palmetto Christian, 4 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Patrick Henry, 4 p.m. Sumter Christian at Step of Faith Christian (No JV Girls), 4 p.m.

SATURDAY B TEAM BASKETBALL

Sumter, Crestwood JV in Sumter Tournament, TBA

TRANSACTIONS By The Associated Press

NHL STANDINGS By The Associated Press 51 48 54 48 51 51 49 50

31 31 25 22 22 21

PHOENIX OPEN PAR SCORES

Sunday, Feb. 5 At Houston Atlanta vs. New England, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

28 28 23 20 19

49 50 51 48 49 51

SATURDAY’S GAMES

Saturday, Jan. 7 Houston 27, Oakland 14 Seattle 26, Detroit 6 Sunday, Jan. 8 Pittsburgh 30, Miami 12 Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 13

31 30 22 18 9

Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers Philadelphia N.Y. Islanders Carolina New Jersey

THE SUMTER ITEM

74 167 112 70 166 118

NATIONAL LEAGUE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Signed RHP Carlos Martinez to a five-year contract extension.

FOOTBALL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CAROLINA PANTHERS — Promoted Curtis Fuller to secondary coach. Named Lance Taylor wide receivers coach and Jeff Imamura assistant defensive backs/nickels coach.

SHS FROM PAGE B1 with a win. CHS is led by point guard Ja Morant, who was selected to the South Carolina squad in the Carolinas Classic on March 18 at Socastee High in Myrtle Beach. The Crestwood girls are

ranked fifth in the 4A girls poll with a 19-2 overall record and a 6-0 region mark. The Lady Knights have already clinched a share of the region title and the No. 1 seed in the state playoffs, but can win the title outright with a victory.

SPORTS

THE SUMTER ITEM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

USC MEN’S BASKETBALL

Dozier, Notice lead No. 19 USC past LSU, 88-63 BY BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. — South Carolina coach Frank Martin was curious to see if the 19th-ranked Gamecocks could remain locked in and sustain their intensity against a struggling opponent in front of a meager crowd. He liked what he saw. PJ Dozier and Duane Notice each scored 17 points, and South Carolina dominated in a wire-to-wire win over LSU, 88-63 on Wednesday night. “I wasn’t real comfortable with the situation that we were walking into,” Martin said, adding that he thought it was significant that his team has already matched its total of four SEC road wins last season. “League play is hard. And when you’re on the road and you can win, you celebrate. When you can win the way we did today, you’ve got to feel good about your team.” Chris Silva tied a career high with 16 points, and Sindarius Thornwell also scored 16 for the Gamecocks (184, 8-1 Southeastern Conference), who are off to their best start in conference play since the 1997 squad opened its SEC schedule 11-0. The victory also lifted South Carolina into a tie with eighth-ranked Kentucky atop the league standings. “Our coaching staff definitely harped on going into every game with the same mindset, no matter what team we’re playing,” Dozier said. “We know LSU has spectacular talent. They’ve struggled for a couple of games, but we know they’re due for a good game any day now. We just didn’t want them to have a great game against us.” Brandon Sampson scored 16 points and Skylar Mays 11 for LSU (9-12, 1-8), which trailed by 20 in the first half en route to its eighth straight defeat — seven by 13 points or more. “On the defensive end, we did not make it tough enough for them in the first half,” LSU coach Johnny Jones said. “We were not aggressive enough, not playing at the level or competing at the level that you need to against a team like this.” South Carolina shot 49.2 percent while outscoring LSU 42-32 inside, and turned 22 Tigers turnovers into 34 points. “They’re known for their defense,” Mays said. “We fell into their traps.”

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Carolina guard Duane Notice (10) puts the ball in the bucket for two points as LSU forward Wayde Sims (44) and LSU guard Branden Jenkins (10) watch in the first half of the Gamecocks’ 88-63 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

BIG PICTURE South Carolina: The Gamecocks opened the game with intensity, showing no signs of playing down to the competition and doing exactly what would be expected of them against a struggling team in a largely empty stadium. Dozier (14 points), Silva (12 points) and Thornwell (11 points) all reached double figures in scoring in the first half, when South Carolina raced to a 20-point lead less than 12 minutes into the game. “Whenever we come out defensive-

minded, our offense gets flowing pretty fast,” said Dozier, who made five of his first nine shots, including a 3 in the opening 20 minutes. “That’s definitely what happened for me today.” LSU: The Tigers continue to show little sign of being competitive. Their 18point halftime hole could have been even worse if not for a 14-point outburst by Sampson in the opening 20 minutes, including a 7-0 LSU run during which Sampson hit a 3, turned a steal into a breakaway dunk and added another layup through a crowd. “We

don’t have any room to put our heads down right now,” Sampson said. “We just have to keep moving forward.”

POLL IMPLICATIONS The comfortable victory certainly won’t hurt South Carolina in the poll, but isn’t likely to help much, either.

UP NEXT South Carolina hosts Georgia on Saturday. LSU hosts Texas A&M on Saturday night.

Boyle

CLEMSON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Orlando Wilson

773-2474 • 347 BROAD STREET

Shelia

WWW.BOYLEBHPH.COM Dickerson “It was a fast and easy process getting a car at Boyle. I was well taken care of and would recommend them for your next car.”

No Credit Check 2001 Nissan Frontier Steve Field

Barnes Boyle

Manager

President

Jan Kittle

HHampton McMillian III

Associate

2005 Chevy Aveo LS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clemson’s Jaia Alexander, center, works between Duke’s Kendall Cooper, left, and Rebecca Greenwell during the Lady Tigers’ 65-37 loss on Thursday in Durham, N.C.

Greenwell has 21, No. 15 Duke rolls Clemson 65-37 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Rebecca Greenwell scored 21 points, Lexi Brown added 13 and No. 15 Duke rolled to a 65-37 win over Clemson on Thursday night. Greenwell hit 8 of 13 shots and grabbed four rebounds to surpass 500 for her career. It is the first time Greenwell, who averaged 20.5 points through the first 12 games, broke 20 in the last 13. The Blue Devils (19-4, 7-3 Atlantic Coast Conference,

opened the game with a 13-2 burst with Brown scoring six and Brown five. Both had notched both of their 3-pointers by halftime and combined for 22 points as the lead reached 34-20 at the break. Greenwell had six points in a 15-2 run in the fourth quarter. Jaia Alexander led the Tigers (12-11, 1-9) with 11 points. Clemson finished at 28 percent shooting (13 of 47), had 19 turnovers and was outrebounded by 10.

2008 Dodge Avenger

In House Financing! We Are The Bank! Look no further than your local newspaper for

The right advertising opportunity! Call (803) 774-1200 and get started today.

SPORTS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

PRO FOOTBALL

FIRE ANTS FROM PAGE B1

AP FILE PHOTO

For everything that Tom Brady has done to put the Patriots on the cusp of a fifth Super Bowl title, he has gotten plenty of help. Running back LeGarrette Blount, center, and pass-catching threats Dion Lewis, left, and James White, right, give New England plentiful options.

Health, bonding contributed to Patriots backs’ success BY KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer HOUSTON — When you play for the Patriots, being selfish is not an option. And no other group may be a greater example of that this season than the trio of running backs that New England will lean on in its Super Bowl matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots struggled to run the ball a year ago after Dion Lewis was lost late in the season to a torn left ACL and LeGarrette Blount to a hip injury. James White and Brandon Bolden did their best to pick up the slack without them, but New England managed just 44 yards in its AFC championship game loss to Denver. A year later, those health issues have all but evaporated. And it’s helped produce one of the most dependable groups of running backs the Patriots have had in years. Blount led the NFL with 18 touchdowns and a careerhigh 1,161 yards during the regular season. White has been among the Patriots’ most-improved players after he finished with career highs in receptions (60), receiving yards (551) and receiving touchdowns (five). And after spending the first half of the season on injured reserve rehabbing from knee surgery, Lewis became the first player in NFL postseason history to have a rushing touchdown, receiving touchdown and a kick returned for a touchdown in New England’s divisional-round win over Houston. “We all bring something different,” Lewis said. “We

all have different roles and we all understand our roles and we do it to the best of our abilities. We are really close and we compete and we help each other. There is nothing more you can ask out of a group of guys.” Of the Patriots’ three primary backs, only Lewis will be playing in his first Super Bowl. Blount and White are in search of their second rings in New England, having won their first in 2015. Blount rejoined the Patriots in 2014 after an ugly departure from Pittsburgh, and played in the final eight games that season in New England, scoring three times in its AFC championship game win over Indianapolis. White is looking forward to being on the field for the first time in a Super Bowl after being inactive for the win over the Seahawks two years ago. He said what has gone into his success this season is simply doing what the coaches ask him to do. “I just know my role,” White said. “When I step on the football field, I just try to do the right thing to help this team win. Everybody on this team knows their role.” Blount has dealt with illness at times during this playoff run, and has just one touchdown on 24 carries through the first two games. Though he has lots of respect for Atlanta running back Devonta Freeman’s ability to be a game-changer in the Falcons’ offense, Blount said he’s confident he’ll be ready to do the same Sunday when he’s called upon. “I believe (Freeman is) one of the best running

backs in the league,” Blount said. “But at the end of the day I’m going to go with myself. I can’t never say nobody’s better than me.” While Blount has been New England’s most productive back this season, one thing he has also tried to do is build a deeper camaraderie with Lewis and White. Along with being his teammates’ biggest cheerleaders, Blount has been the ringleader off the field as well; organizing activities outside of the locker room that many times have very little to do with football. One example was the trio communicating on a running back-only group text while Lewis was still rehabbing from his injury. Other times they’ve attended concerts together or just shared a meal — any and everything to keep the dialogue between the three going. It’s also why Lewis said none of them hesitate to use a certain word when describing what has helped them bond this season: Love. “We are close and we love each other,” he said. “You go to work and you love the people you want to be around and that is definitely the case with us. We are so close.” Lewis said he believes those experiences will pay off on Sunday — no matter whose number is called. “Being here on this team is a close team, it is a family. We want to win and we know that whoever gives us the best chance to win is going to be out there. We know that so we just accept our roles and work together and root hard for other guys too.”

HOW THE PATRIOTS WERE BUILT DRAFT 2000 — QB Tom Brady, 6th-B. 2006 — PK Stephen Gostkowski, 4th-B. 2008 — WR Matthew Slater, 5th. 2009 — WR Julian Edelman, 7th-A. 2010 — S Devin McCourty, 1st. 2011 — OT Nate Solder, 1st; OT Marcus Cannon, 5th-A. 2012 — LB Dont-a Hightower, 1st-B; DB Nate Ebner, 6th. 2013 — CB Logan Ryan, 3rd-A; S Duron Harmon, 3rdB. 2014 — QB Jimmy Garoppolo, 2nd; RB James White, 4th-B; OT Cameron Fleming, 4th-C. 2015 — DT Malcom Brown, 1st; S Jordan Richards, 2nd; LB Geneo Grissom, 3rd; DE Trey Flowers, 4th-A; G Shaq Mason, 4th-C; LS Joe Cardona, 5th. 2016 — CB Cyrus Jones, 2nd; Joe Thuney 3rd-A; QB Jacoby Brissett, 3rd-B; NT Vincent Valentine, 3rd-C; WR Malcolm Mitchell, 4th; LB Elandon Roberts, 6th-B; G Ted Karras, 6th-C. FREE AGENTS

2012 — RB Brandon Bolden; FB James Develin. 2013 — P Ryan Allen. 2014 — CB Malcolm Butler; S Patrick Chung. 2015 — C David Andrews; CB Justin Coleman; CB Brandon King. 2016 — RB D.J. Foster; CB Jonathan Jones; TE Matt Lengel. Unrestricted Free Agents2009 — LB Rob Ninkovich (New Orleans). 2013 — WR Danny Amendola (Dallas). 2014 — RB LeGarrette Blount (Tennessee); DE Alan Branch (Arizona). 2015 — RB Dion Lewis (Philadelphia); Jabaal Sheard (Cleveland). 2016 — WR Chris Hogan (San Francisco); DE Chris Long (St. Louis); LB Shea McClellin (Chicago). TRADE 2015 — OT LaAdrian Waddle (Detroit). 2016 — TE Martellus Bennett (Chicago); WR Michael Floyd (Arizona); LB Barkevious Mingo (Cleveland); CB Eric Rowe (Philadelphia); LB Kyle Van Noy (Detroit).

Flu Shots Available Free Children’s Vitamins with Antibiotic We accept most insurance plans

SO UN

ROTATION/BULLPEN Inconsistent pitching was an issue for the Fire Ants last season as they posted a team earned run average of 4.44. Two of the pitchers who threw significant innings are back as Andrew Mitchell will take over the top starting role and David Metts will be one of the first options out of the bullpen. Mitchell had a 2.35 ERA with 34 strikeouts compared to four walks in 30 2/3 innings last year while Metts had a 0.79 ERA, 10 strikeouts and two walks in 10 1/3 innings. “I think last year was really eye-opening for me with playing college ball and the speed of the game,” Mitchell said. “This year, I just want to go there and hit my spots and let my defense play behind me. I think if we do that and play hard and keep our focus we’ll be in a lot of games.” Joining Mitchell in the weekend starting roles are three freshmen in Harrison Merck and Blake and Lindsey Robinson — a pair of top pitchers from Florence Post 1’s state title team last year. “There are definitely some big roles that freshmen are going to have to fill,” Blake Robinson said. “The older guys are kind of leading the way. Andy’s been here a year, so I’ve learned a lot from him. “Location, movement and velocity are all big factors here if you want to be successful at this level.” USCS is also waiting on the returns of former Sumter High School standout Britton Beatson and Chris Godwin, who have both been shut down from throwing, but could be back soon, Medlin said. Edward Bolchoz is also a new face who could have an impact out of the pen this year.

S N’

WWW.SUMTERAUTOMALLSC.COM

12 N. Brooks Street • Manning, SC 29102

Additional parking available behind the pharmacy

USCS returns just two everyday players from last year’s squad that went 39-19 — although in reality it’s actually more like one. Patrick Price batted .337 with 27 runs driven in in 33 games while playing mostly as a designated hitter. He’ll take over at first base this year. The biggest potential boost to the everyday lineup and the offense is the return of Justin Hawkins at shortstop. Hawkins, the Clemson University signee and American Legion World Series MVP from two seasons ago, spent the majority of last year dealing with blurred vision after a foul ball caught him above the eye in just the team’s second game. In 2015, Hawkins batted.322 with a .510 slugging percentage that included seven homers, 17 doubles and driving in 42 runs. He was also a solid defender, and could provide half of a potent up-the-middle combo with freshman second baseman Grayson Cottingham. Cottingham, recovering from his own injury, helped Florence Post 1’s American Legion baseball team win a state title last year while batting .477 with 13 doubles, four homers, 41 runs driven in and 42 runs scored. “I’m excited to be back out on the field,” Cottingham said after his return from labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. “I’m anxious to get out there and prove myself. I’m sure a lot of us are. We’re a young team; a lot of young starters. I think that’s good though, not only for this year but next year as well.” Potentially joining that talented mix is DJ Neal, the former University of South Carolina wide receiver who was also a 2-sport star at Stephenson High School near Atlanta. Neal was also drafted in the 32nd round by the Atlanta Braves in 2015, but elected to go to USC instead. Injuries and a coaching change in Columbia put him back on the path to baseball, however. “I wasn’t ready to give up

803•494•5900

BRUNSON’S PHARMACY Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 6:00 • Sat. 8:30 - Noon • Sun. Closed

LINEUP

baseball yet, so from that point I just decided what the best fit was for me,” Neal said. “I felt like I still had a lot of tools and speed and playing my freshman year in the (Southeastern Conference) got me stronger and faster and better. “I felt like I could still play, and this was the No. 1 option for me.” The Fire Ants will likely have to wait to see his full potential as an everyday center fielder, though, as Neal has not been cleared to throw just yet. He’s a solid option at DH, though, along with a number of players, Medlin said. Among those is former Lakewood High School standout Lenny Gonzalez as well as transfers Chandler Engel and Derek Bjorlo. Engel is a transfer from Wofford College and could provide top-level speed at the top of the lineup once fully healthy along with Neal, Medlin said. Bjorlo is a transfer from Coastal Carolina, a switch hitter and could eventually see a starting role in the infield. “We’ve got a lot of talent, so you have to work to find your spot,” Bjorlo said. “You have to earn your spot. We’re hopefully going to push each other every day to go out and compete hard and try to win ball games.” Bubba Bowers will likely start at third base on Saturday with Austin Price, a redshirt freshman who was injured last year, behind the plate. Brice Kirven, Gage Taylor, Eric McGirt and Carter Boswell will likely all see time in the outfield, Medlin said.

3625 BROAD STREET • SUMTER, SC

PHARMACY

803-435-2511

Hickory, N.C., in a pair of doubleheaders beginning on Saturday at noon with another twinbill set for noon on Sunday. The home opener is slated for Feb. 11 at Riley Park against Pitt Community College. The Bulldogs and Guilford Tech, who were once members of Region X, dropped down to Division II this season — leaving the Fire Ants competing in a 6-team region. “It pretty much comes down to what you do those weekends,” Medlin said. “We feel like if our pitchers can throw strikes, change speeds and we can catch the ball behind them, we could be a pretty good club. “But that’s provided we get and stay healthy.” Health is already an issue as the projected lineup in the fall will not be the one that takes the field on Saturday. The injury bug has also hit the pitching staff as a trio of arms has been shut down for the better part of this week, Medlin said. “We’ve just got to get healthy and get our best nine guys out there on the field,” he said. “I don’t know if we’ll be able to do that this weekend, but I’m hoping we will by March. “Hopefully by the end of the day on Saturday we’ll have more answers — and good answers.”

Sumter Auto Mall

Most Prescriptions Filled in 15 Minutes

THE SUMTER ITEM

Jamie Mathis, PharmD, RPh Hallie DuBose, PharmD, RPh Tommy Benton, RPh

TAXTIME SPECIALS! GOING ON NOW!

SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE • BILANGUAL SALES STAFF

FINANCING FOR EVERYONE!

SPORTS

THE SUMTER ITEM

LMA FROM PAGE B1 that’s just what I like about it. I’m just looking forward to spending my next four years there.” Davis cited “the environment” and “everybody making you feel like you are at home.” “Everyone is so welcoming,” he said, “I’m looking forward to that being my home for the next four years.” Edwards and Davis have similar resumes from their time as starters at LMA. Both were chosen to the Sumter Daily Item All-Area team in their junior and senior seasons and both also earned spots on the SCISA All-State team those same years. Both were also 2016 SCISA 3A state strength champions in their respective weight classes. Edwards accounted for 123 solo tackles, 96 assisted tackles, 32 tackles

for loss, 10.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries from his defensive end position over the past three seasons. “Josh is just beginning to hit his stride as a player,” said LMA head coach Robbie Briggs. “He is a student of the game and has grown tremendously as a young man in the last three years. He will be a force on the football field over the next several years. His best years are ahead of him.” Davis’ numbers as a linebacker over the past three seasons include 159 solo tackles, 86 assisted tackles, 52 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. “Maleke is one of the top ‘big’ hitters I’ve been fortunate to coach in the last 22 years,” Briggs said. “He will be able to contribute his first season, in my opinion. I can’t wait to see him at the next level.”

OBITUARIES VERNESE W. LOWERY Vernese Williams Lowery, 86, widow of Arthur Lowery, died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Goodwill Presbyterian Church (USA), LOWERY 295 N. Brick Church Road, Mayesville, with the Rev. Dr. Richard Dozier, pastor, and the Rev. Dr. Franklin Colclough, eulogist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

LILLIE MAE P. FRAZIER SUMMERTON — Lillie Mae Pearson Frazier, 98, widow of James Frazier, died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Lake Marion Nursing Home, Summerton. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Society Hill AME FRAZIER Church, 1030 Morello Road, Manning, with the Rev. Mary F. Rhodes, Master of Divinity, pastor, and the Rev. Moses Dingle, eulogist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

EVELENA MILLER-WILLIAMS Evelena Miller-Williams, 85, departed this earthly life on Friday morning, Jan. 27, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her children. Born on March 29, 1931, in Sumter County, she was the second oldest of 15 children born to the late Washington Yank Miller and Helen Thompson Miller. At an early age, she opened her heart and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined Willow Grove AME Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and sister for all of her life, until her health failed her in 2015. Evelena was full of life and spunk, then that’s when she met the love of her life, the late John Wesley Williams, and they became one. Evelena’s memories will be fondly cherished by her children, Jessie Mae (Milton) White of Sumter, Helen “Susie Mae” Amoah of Bronx, New York, Mary Kathy Taylor, Carloyn Williams and Cynthia (Alfonso) James of the home and Rovena Everett of Dalzell; a special grandson that she raised as her son, Timothy Williams of the home; three brothers, Harmon (Millie) Miller of Temple Hill, Maryland, William Y. Miller and Phillip “Leroy” (Lucille) Miller of Rembert; four sisters, Elnora W. Littles of Horatio, Minnie Bradford of Clinton, Maryland, Evelyn Miller of Horatio and Deborah (Lester) Wilson of Hopkins; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held at noon on Saturday at Willow Grove AME Church, 8105 Sumters Landing Road, Horatio, with the Rev. Wallace Preston, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the family

home, 3365 S.C. 261 North, Rembert. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The procession will leave at 11:30 a.m. from the home. Burial will be in the Willow Grove AME Churchyard cemetery. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.

JOSEPH V. MCKNIGHT

Edwards said he saw Newberry as a program that was headed in the right direction under head coach Todd Knight and had the potential for growing success in the coming years. “They don’t have the nicest stuff around,” Edwards said of Newberry’s athletic equipment and facilities, “but it looks like they’re going to develop in the years to come, and I’d like to be a part of that.” Davis said he plans to “come out and do what I do, on the field and in the classroom” while Edwards plans to “work as hard as I can and pretty much try to be the best that I can.” “I’m hoping to bulk up a little bit and put on some weight so I’ll be able to stay at my position,” said Edwards of where he sees himself fitting into the Newberry lineup.” I’d really be more comfortable staying at my position, but if not I’ll make

Creight Funeral Home with the Rev. Luther Amerson officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

SAM SCOTT

Joseph Vern “Pete” McKnight, husband of Claretha McElveen McKnight, entered eternal rest on Jan. 27, 2017, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 287 CC Road, Lynchburg. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mount Pleasant African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, with the pastor, the Rev. Donnie McBride, officiating. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

Sam Scott, husband of Pearline Rogers Scott, entered eternal rest on Jan. 27, 2017, at Carolinas Hospital System, Florence. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 83 Sugar Hill Drive, Elliott. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday at Lee Central High School, 1800 Wisacky Highway, Bishopville, with the Rev. Lee Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wisacky. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

REV. MARIE M. YOUNG

GENEVA M. MONTGOMERY

The Rev. Marie Major Young, 82, departed this life on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 17, 1934, in Camden, a daughter of the late Rev. Lawrence Sr. and Rosa Lee Bowen Major. Public viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. The Rev. Young will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. on Sunday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 801 Broad St., Camden, SC 29020. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Theresa Young-Evans, 623 Douglas St., Camden, SC 29020. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

Geneva McDonald Montgomery departed this life to be with her heavenly father on Jan. 30, 2017. She was born on Oct. 12, 1926, in Sumter County, to the late Stewart Sr. and Maggie Wilson McDonald. Mrs. Montgomery distinguished herself as a Christian during her youth and was a lifelong faithful member of Quinn Chapel AME Church, where she served as the former president of the lay organization, member of the Lottie Shaw Missionary Society and trustee board. Mrs. Montgomery was educated in the public schools of South Carolina and received her high school diploma from Lincoln High School in 1946. She continued her education by earning her bachelor’s degree from Morris College in 1952; a master’s degree from A&T University; and an education specialist degree from the University of Kentucky. Upon completing her education, she taught science for 40 years in the public schools of Marion County, where she retired from Mullins Middle School in 1992. During her tenure in the field of education, Mrs. Montgomery was very passionate about teaching her students the importance of science. She coached intermediate girls basketball and always encouraged the youth to do well and to make something good of themselves. Geneva, also known as “Shashe” and Aunt Frances, will be remembered for her dedication to her friends and family. She was always taking pictures, telling a funny “true story” or helping someone in need and as always with a smile. She touched the lives of many and was greatly esteemed and loved. Mrs. Montgomery leaves to cherish and honor her memory: one brother, Stewart McDonald Jr. of Fayetteville,

MARY S. TENNANT Mary Strickland Tennant, 63, wife of Jerry Tennant, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at her residence. Born in Bishopville, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Blanche Strickland. She is survived by her husband of Sumter; two sons, Raymond Tennant (fiancée Michelle) of Sumter and Jerry Tennant (fiancée Sheryce) of Sumter; a daughter, Mary Gladden (Anthony) of Sumter; a brother, Jimmy Strickland (Jackie) of Spartanburg; a sister, Beth Strickland of Bishopville; and seven grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Michael Tennant; and a sister, Irene Kiester. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Elmore Hill Mc-

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

adjustments.” Davis sees himself remaining in the linebacking corps, with possibly a transfer from middle to outside linebacker. Both feel that their years at LMA have prepared them well to make an impact at the next level. “I’ve just always worked real hard in the weight room,” Edwards said. “The coaches are dedicated to you and helping you, and just trying to get the best out of you and just bring it all on the field.” “My coaches pushed me all three years,” Davis said. “Each year was getting better and better. I took the coaching well.” Davis and Edwards both cited playing for a state championship in their sophomore season as a major highlight of their time at LMA. “Even though we didn’t win,” Davis said, “it was still a good experience.”

North Carolina; two sisters, Sadie Bell (Luther) Marshall of Hyattsville, Maryland, and Sarah Lee McFadden of Sumter; four nieces, Nancy Vaughn of Hopkins, Brenda Vaughn of Columbia, Judy Ellison-Houston of Sumter and Carla Ellison of Myrtle Beach; five nephews, Ricky Vaughn Jr. of Sumter, Ernest Vaughn of Atlanta, Gregory Vaughn of Sumter, Stewart McDonald III of Fayetteville and Dennis McDonald of Charlotte, North Carolina; and one brother-in-law, Willie Vaughn Sr. of Paxville. She was the eldest of eight children and was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey McDonald and Henry McDonald; two sisters, Ernestine Vaughn and Maggie Ellison; two nieces, Claudette Marshall and Pamela Marshall; two brothers-in-law, Charles McFadden and Freddie Ellison; and one sister-in-law, Ruth McDonald. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today. Mrs. Montgomery will be placed in the church at noon on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Quinn Chapel AME Church, 2400 Queen Chapel Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Jerome McCray officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 820 Bay Springs Drive, Sumter, SC 29154. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

BELPHINE B. JAMES Belphine Brailsford James, 74, of Summerton, died on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. She was born on July 10, 1942, in Clarendon County, to the late William and Inez Brailsford. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Historic Liberty Hill AME Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Robert L. China, pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today in the Chapel of King-Fields Mortuary. Mrs. James will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. on Saturday until the hour of service. The family will receive friends at the home, 3401 Moses Dingle Road, Summerton, Davis Station community. Mrs. James’ mortal frame is peacefully resting in the professional care of King-Fields Mortuary, Summerton, (803) 485-5039.

TOMMIE ROBINSON Tommie Robinson, 103, widow of Asberry Robinson, departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at McCoy Memo-

rial Nursing Center, Bishopville. She was born on June 1, 1913, in Duplin County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Thomas and Jannie McCoy. There will not be a public viewing. Mrs. Robinson will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Friendship AME Church, 6156 Furse Road, Summerton, SC 29148, with the Rev. Albert Thompson officiating. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

CARRIE B. TEMONEY Carrie Brunson Temoney, 71, wife of Parish Temoney, departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. She was born on Dec. 26, 1945, in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Jimbo and Hannah Benjamin Brunson. The family will receive friends at the home of her son, Robert Temoney, 1035 Tupelo Lane, Sumter, SC 29153. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

FRANK R. POWELL Frank R. Powell, 90, husband of Margaret Amerson Powell, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Frank and the late Annie Mae Lide Powell. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Powell taught electronics at Lower Richland High School and retired from Richland County School District One after 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 69 years; one son, Steven H. Powell (Jan) of Oswego; one daughter, Fran P. MacLauchlan (H.R.) of Rock Hill; six grandchildren, Margaret Buckaloo (Mike), Susan Brown (Paul), Amanda Pierce (Richard), William Powell, Elizabeth Barber (Aaron) and Kathleen Powell; seven greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his brother, J.W. “Jay” Powell. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Tri-County, 2560 Tahoe Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

DESIGN. SEW. DELIVER. We have you covered... • Seat Repairs • Headliners • Convertible Tops • Leather Seats • Seater Heaters

• Motorcycle Seats • Marine Seats • Marine Carpet • Aviation Interiors • ATV/Golfcart Seats

4000 Camden Hwy, Dalzell 29040 (803) 469-9111

CLASSIFIEDS

THE ITEM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2017

CLASSIFIED DEADLINES

CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS Lost & Found Lost Large pink tote Bag, need medicines . Reward no questions asked. 803 983-8088 Missing dog, last seen on Palmetto Trail near Dillon Park. Wearing a pink collar, black bull terrier mix w/ white strip on nose. Call or text Regina 803-968-4222

BUSINESS SERVICES Business Opportunities Selling professional carpet cleaning and restoration company. Truck and all equipment included. Call for pricing 803-938-5441

Lawn Service Pearson's Lawn Service & Landscaping Free Estimates Call 803-406-3514

Legal Service Attorney Timothy L. Griffith 803-607-9087, 360 W. Wesmark. Criminal, Family, Accident, Injury

Painting Int/Ext Painting, Pressure washing. 30 yrs exp. References. Quality work/free est. Bennie 803-468-7592

Roofing Robert's Metal Roofing 35 Yrs exp. 45 yr warranty. Financing avail. Expert installation. Long list of satisfied customers. 803-837-1549.

803-774-12

OR TO PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE GO TO WWW.THE ITEM.COM/PLACEMYAD Garage, Yard & Estate Sales

Unfurnished Homes

Estate Sale 5 Garrison Cir Sat Feb 4 8am-2pm Misc, furn, kitcen items, tools, seasonal decor., too many items to list

3BR/2BA DW, large private lot, between Sumter and Manning. $600mo+$600dep Call 803-473-7577

Yard Sale! Fri. & Sat., 7-5 at 1944 Pinewood Rd. 1996 Mercury 97,000mi for sale. Estate Sale Thur & Fri. 9-4 117 Adams Ave. Tables, chairs, sofas, Dining, Kitchen, BR furn, books, china, access., lamps, camping gear 803-666-8023

For Sale or Trade Sofas & Chairs Good condition Adams Ave. 803-666-8023 Dining room chandelier, brass with 6 lights. $100 803-494-2146 Kitchen table with 5 Chairs Good condition $175 803-666-8023 One plot, Lot 333 Fountain Four Garden. At Evergreen Cemetery. For details call 423-892-0638. 2 End Tables $20 Ea. Coffee Table $20 Solid Good condition. 803-666-8023 Dark Maple Dining table /6 Chairs $599 Excellent condition. 803-666-8023 Split Oak Firewood, $50 for truck load, $100 for trailer load. Delivered stacked. 843-536-6050 New & used Heat pumps & A/C. Will install/repair, Call 803-968-9549 or 843-992-2364 GE Electric Range with smooth top 5 Burner, convect. oven. Black finish $400 803-481-4785 Dresser Mirror Head board $150 Good condition. 803-666-8023 Floor Lamps, Table Lamps $5-$20 Good condition. 803-666-8023 Chandelier, antique brass, with 5 lights. $100 803-494-2146

All Types of Roofing & Repairs All work guaranteed. 30 yrs exp. SC lic. Virgil Bickley 803-316-4734.

Solid Maple Hutch 48"wide. Excell. condition.$150 803-666-8023

Tree Service

6 Piece sectional sofa. Includes 2 recliners & queen bed. $300 803-840-1550

Ricky's Tree Service Tree removal, stump grinding, Lic & ins, free quote, 803-435-2223 or cell 803-460-8747.

NEWMAN'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal, trimming & stump grinding. Lic/Ins 803-316-0128

PETS & ANIMALS Dogs Full breed German Shepard puppies for sale $200. Call 803-938-3261

MERCHANDISE Garage, Yard & Estate Sales Multi-family, 325 Kendal Ave. Sat. 7 am - 1 pm. New items! Household, clothes, & misc. Eastside Baptist Church 701 Boulevard Rd Sat 7-1 Supporting our youth! 2009 Club Car Golf Cart for Sale. Very Good Condition Stereo System included $2200.00 Call 803-968-3866 for information Will buy furniture by piece or bulk, tools, trailers, lawn mowers, 4 wheelers, or almost anything of value. Call 803-983-5364 Estate sale 207 Adams Sat. 9-1. Furniture, elec. lift chair, pots, dishes, TVs, appliances, lamps, pics, books, elec heaters, kit ware, clothes, hats, purses, ect..

LARGE GARAGE SALE Every Weekend Tables $2 & $3

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Full-Time Architectural Draftsperson needed for small firm. PT/FT. AutoCAD 2016 experience a must. Please send resumes Box 468 c//o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151 Wanted experienced commercial roofers. Apply in person at 1345 N. Pike East.

Mobile Home with Lots

3BR 2BA Dalzell min. from shaw AFB $500 Dep +$500 Mo. Call 803-316-7535

Mobile Home Rentals American MHP, 2 & 3/BR, lot rentals, water/sewer/garbage pkup inc'd. Sec. 8 ok. 803-494-4300. 3BR & 2BR, all appliances, Sumter area. Section 8 accepted. 469-6978 or 499-1500 Oaklawn MHP: 2 BR M.H.'s, water//sewer//garbage pk-up incl'd. RV parking avail. Call 803-494-8350

STATEBURG COURTYARD 2 & 3 Br, Sec. 8 803-494-4015

REAL ESTATE

Manufactured Housing M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now selling New Wind Zone II Champion and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor plans available to custom design your home. Nice used refurbished homes still available also. Bank and Owner financing with ALL CREDIT SCORES accepted. Call 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Facebook M & M Mobile Homes. M & M Mobile Homes, Inc. Now selling New Wind Zone II Champion and Clayton Homes. Lots of floor plans available to custom design your home. Nice used refurbished homes still available also. Bank and Owner financing with ALL CREDIT SCORES accepted. Call 1-843-389-4215 Like us on Facebook M & M Mobile Homes.

SEEKING A HIGHLY MOTIVATED RESIDENTIAL PLUMBER WITH A STRONG PROFESSIONAL WORK HABIT. Must have at least 5 years of experience and a valid driver's license. HILL PLUMBING offers competitive pay, incentives and health insurance. Come join Sumter's leading plumbing contractor by filling out an application at: 438 N. Main St., Sumter SC EOE

LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice

MUST SELL! 5 Coulter Dr. Wedgefield, Fleetwood 3br 2ba, den w/ fireplace, completely remodeled. like new, on 0.45 ac lot in cozy neighborhood. Only $47,500.

Please call (803) 468-6029.

Land & Lots for Sale Acre Minutes from Walmart/Shaw, all hookups. $12,900. 888-774-5720 1 Mobile home Lot remaining on Scenic Lake Dr. $4900!! Call Burch at 803-720-4129

TRANSPORTATION

Autos For Sale 2004 Impala LS 3.8, 113,500mi. Asking $3500 646-319-8992

Autos For Sale

Homes for Sale 420 Boots Branch Rd, Sumter 3BR 2BA Brick House located on a large lot. C/H/A $65,000 Call 803 481-7903

We will be happy to change your ad if an error is made; however we are not responsible for errors after the first run day. We shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from the printing or omission of an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, refuse or cancel any ad at any time.

Legal Notice

2670 McCrays Mill Rd 3BR/1.5BA, den, living room, No pets! $775m+$775dep. Call 803-840-7846 or 803-481-4013 •2/3 BR available, no deposit. •Small commercial 409 Boulevard Rd. 803-775-8560

11:30 a.m. the day before for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday edition. 11:30 a.m. Friday for Sunday’s edition.

30 plus years experience 2 locations to Better Serve You... Sister Co. Hair’s Auto Sales

ALL VEHICLES UNDER 10K Cash Special

2010 Hyundai Elantra

$3999.00 Tax, Tag & Doc Fee Extra

3735 Broad Street Sumter, SC 29154 803-494-4247 Julia Hair, President

The Town of Pinewood intends to file an application with the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) for Federal Assistance, and will hold a public meeting on February 14, 2017 at Pinewood Town Hall located at 16 East Clark Street, Pinewood, SC 29125 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for the public to become acquainted with a proposed project known as Rimini-Panola Water Improvements, consisting generally of the construction of approximately 38.3 miles of water main, public water service connections for more than 500 residences, approximately 70 fire hydrants, wholesale water supply connection to the City of Manning's Water System in Paxsville, one booster pumping station, and one elevated water storage tank with a capacity of 200,000 gallons. Citizens will have the opportunity to comment on such items as economic and environmental impacts, service area, and alternatives to the project. Projects funded by USDA-Rural Development are equal opportunity programs and discrimination in the program is prohibited by federal law.

PUBLIC AUCTION SUMTER EAST SELF STORAGE 800 MYRTLE BEACH HWY. AUCTION February 18, 2017 10:00 A.M. UNITS FOR AUCTION A-5 - Travis Abrams A-20 - Betty J. Blanding B-8 - Joye T. Tisdale B-11 - Jacqueline Kimes C-29 - John Ragin C-33 - Della L. Guin E-17 - John Ragin F-26 - Jacqueline Kimes G-12 - Sonja H. Ray G-22 - Barbara Leviner G-31 - Natasha M. McFadden

Summons & Notice ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS C/A NO. 2016-CP-43-00335 DiTech Financial LLC F/K/A Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff vs. The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of James Phillips; Betty Phillips aka Betty J. Phillips, Tammie Huggins, Tabitha Amos, Faith Ladson, and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of James Phillips, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe and ISPC, Defendants. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, upon reading the Motion for the Appointment of Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. as Guardian ad Litem for all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the

Summons & Notice United States of America (which are constituted as a class designated as "John Doe") and any unknown minors and persons who may be under a disability (which are constituted as a class designated as "Richard Roe"), it is ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 17, SCRCP, Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is appointed Guardian ad Litem on behalf of all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America (constituted as a class and designated as "John Doe"), all unknown minors or persons under a disability (constituted as a class and designated as "Richard Roe"), all of which have or may claim to have some interest in the property that is the subject of this action, commonly known as 20 Ashley Street, Sumter, SC 29150, that Kelley Y. Woody, Esq. is empowered and directed to appear on behalf of and represent all unknown persons and persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, constituted as a class and designated as "John Doe", all unknown minors and persons under a disability, constituted as a class and designated as "Richard Roe", unless the Defendants, or someone acting on their behalf, shall, within thirty (30) days after service of a copy of this Order as directed below, procure the appointment of a Guardian or Guardians ad Litem for the Defendants constituted as a class designated as "John Doe" or "Richard Roe". IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon the unknown Defendants by publication in the The Item, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, together with the Summons in the above entitled action. SUMMONS AND NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT(S) ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN; ALSO ANY PERSONS WHO MAY BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS JOHN DOE; AND ANY UNKNOWN MINORS OR PERSONS UNDER A DISABILITY BEING A CLASS DESIGNATED AS RICHARD ROE AND FAITH LADSON; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above action, a copy which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at their offices, 2838 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29205, within thirty (30) days after service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and, if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County on February 22, 2016. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been commenced and is now pending or is about to be commenced in the Circuit Court upon the complaint of the above named Plaintiff against the above named Defendant for the purpose of foreclosing a certain mortgage of real estate heretofore given by James Phillips to DiTech Financial LLC F/K/A Green Tree Servicing LLC bearing date of October 31, 2003 and recorded November 12, 2003 in Mortgage Book 915 at Page 1992 in the Register of Mesne Conveyances/Register of Deeds/Clerk of Court for Sumter County, in the original principal sum of Fifty Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($57,000.00). Thereafter, by

are searching for Customers usinesses just like yours.

Experienced Tire/Lube Technician needed: Must be able to perform automotive lube, oil, and filter changes. Mount, repair auto tires and other general services. A valid drivers license is needed. Hourly wage plus commission. Benefits. Apply in person at Frasier Tire Service, 310 E. Liberty St. 803-773-1423.

B Are they ﬁﬁnding nding OU or your

Top pay for Roofers with flat roof experience TPO, Aspalt, mod bit, epdm, Only Experience roofers need apply. Call 803-968-9833. Btwn 8am-5pm only

competitors

Trucking Opportunities Burch's Landscaping P/T & F/T Local Dump Truck Operator Wanted. Clean CDL and Experience a must! Retirees welcome. Box 467 c/o The Item, PO Box 1677 Sumter SC 29151

FLEA MARKET BY SHAW AFB

Open every weekend. Call 803-494-5500 Yard / Moving Sale! Sat. 8am-1pm at 4720 Cayman St. Kids clothes, toys, & household. Multi-Yard Sale in Wintergreen Sub. Sat. 8-? at 3825 Rhododenron St. & 3670 Oleander Dr. Multi 5510 Old Camden Rd Past Thomas Sumter on right Sat 8-? furn, antiques, clothes, etc.. 53 Paisley Park, Multi Family, Sat. 7 - 11. Cleaned out attic, lamps, pictures, furn., lots 2XL mens clothes & barley used printer. Estate Sale 1805 Partridge Dr Sat Feb 4th 8am-1pm Too many items to list!

RENTALS

the

Rooms for Rent ROOM For Rent Bi-weekly or monthly. Near Morris College. Kit. privileges, laundry incl. also, all utilities. Call 803-968-3655

Unfurnished Apartments Huntington Place Apartments Rents from $625 per month 1 Month free* *13 Month lease required Leasing office located at Ashton Mill Apartment Homes 595 Ashton Mill Drive 803-773-3600 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 Senior Living Apartments for those 62+ (Rent based on income) Shiloh-Randolph Manor 125 W. Bartlette. 775-0575 Studio/1 Bedroom apartments available EHO Montreat St. (off Miller Rd.) 2BR 1BA, all electric, no pets $350-$400 mo + dep. 803-316-8105.

R E TA R GET

GEO FEN CE

katie welch shaw

Digital Specialist 803.464.5055 katie@theirisagency.com

EM A IL

SEM

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2017

THE ITEM

MAYO’S “FABULOUS FEBRUARY SALE”

WHERE $1.00 CAN BUY YOU A SUIT!

Choose ONE suit at our REGULAR PRICE Get SECOND suit of equal or less value for ONLY $1.00! Because it’s FABULOUS FEBRUARY

If your suits aren’t becoming to you, It’s a good time to be coming to Mayo’s!

Wesmark Plaza • 773-2262 • Mon-Sat 10-7 • www.MayosDiscountSuits.com Summons & Notice assignment recorded on May 14, 2015 in Book 1211 at Page 1784, the mortgage was assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc.; thereafter, by assignment recorded on June 2, 2016 in Book 1222 at Page 1327, the mortgage was assigned to the Plaintiff., and that the premises effected by said mortgage and by the foreclosure thereof are situated in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, and is described as follows: All that lot of land, situate, in the City and County of Sumter, and State of South Carolina, designated as Lot #28 on a plat of Burr Dale Subdivision by Palmer & Malone, C.Es, dated July 17, 1950, and of record in the Office of the C.C.C.P. for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-9 at page 118, being bounded as follows: North by Ashley Avenue, measuring thereon 90 feet; East by Lot #26 on said plat measuring thereon 166.6 feet; South by Lot #29 on said plat, measuring thereon 83.9 feet; and West by Lot #30 on said plat, and measuring thereon 165.95 feet. TMS No. 2051302054 Property Address: 20 Ashley Street, Sumter, SC 29150 Riley Pope & Laney, LLC Post Office Box 11412 Columbia, South Carolina 29211 Telephone (803) 799-9993 Attorneys for Plaintiff

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Home Equity Asset Trust 2005-6, Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-6 vs. Antoinette Cain;, C/A No. 2015-CP-43-00766, The following property will be sold on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 25 "Haywood Subdivision", containing 0.36 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain plat of Joseph R. Edwards, RLS, dated September 9, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 97 at page 1081. The said lot has such metes, boundaries, and distances as are shown on said plat which is incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250, South Carolina Code, as amended. This conveyance is made subject to any and all existing reservations, easements, right-of-way, zoning ordinances, and restrictive or protective covenants that may appear of record or on the premises. Derivation: Book 986 at Page 974.

1040 Lewis Rd, Sumter, SC 29154-7308 226-08-06-006 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.875% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2015-CP-43-00766. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-06566 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-01897 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Delbert S. Knotts, Jr.; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of Privateer, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as Lot 5 on a plat prepared by H. S. Willson, R.L.S., dated November 15, 1961 and recorded with the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-25 at Page 92. Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, (1976, as amended), reference to said plat is hereby made for the metes, bounds, courses and/or distances of the property delineated thereon. This property is known as 2451 Tindal Road, Sumter, SC 29150 and is shown on the Auditor`s Tax Map of Sumter County as Parcel# 223-03-02-007. This being the same property conveyed unto Delbert S. Knotts, Jr. by virtue of a Deed from ORC, LLC, dated April 19, 2007 and recorded April 20, 2007 in Book 1074 at Page 989 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina.

Notice of Sale TMS No. 223-03-02-007 Property address: 2451 Tindal Road, Sumter, SC 29150 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.660% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER'S SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NUMBER: 2016-CP-43-01592 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER

Notice of Sale made within thereafter.

twenty

(20)

days

Interest will accrue on the amount of the bid until date of compliance at the rate of five (5%) per annum. If the successful bidder fails to comply, his deposit will be forfeited and applied in the manner prescribed by law; and the property will be re-advertised and sold on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent sales day at his risk. The sale will be subject to all accrued and/or delinquent Sumter County ad valorem property taxes and all visible and recorded easements, covenants and rights of way and any senior liens. The purchaser is to pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps and recording. Richard L. Booth Master-In-Equity

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01201 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A, as Trustee for GreenPoint Manufactured Housing Contract Trust, Pass-Through Certificate, Series 2000-4 Plaintiff, -vsTiffany L. Dowden n/k/a Tiffany D. Kidd, The Estate of Phillip T. Hawkins, Sr., by and through its Personal Representative, David W. Siddons, Esquire; Linda S. Hawkins, Heir -at- Law, Phillip T. Hawkins, Jr., Heir -at- Law, Cynthia H.Vickers n/k/a Cynthia H. Brown, Heir -atLaw and SC Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A, as Trustee for GreenPoint Manufactured Housing Contract Trust, Pass-Through Certificate, Series 2000-4 vs. Tiffany L. Dowden n/k/a Tiffany D. Kidd, The Estate of Phillip T. Hawkins, Sr., by and through its Personal Representative, David W. Siddons, Esquire; Linda S. Hawkins, Heir -atLaw, Phillip T. Hawkins, Jr., Heir -at- Law, Cynthia H.Vickers n/k/a Cynthia H. Brown, Heir -at- Law and SC Department of Motor Vehicles, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the improvements thereon, lying, being and situate in the Town of Pinewood, Township of Fulton, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot Nos. 8 and 9 on plat prepared by M.K. Millard, CE, dated November 7, 1953, recorded April 28, 1954, in Plat Book Z-12, at page 36, Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Said Lots 8 and 9 having such shapes, metes, courses, distances, boundaries and measurements as will more fully appear by reference to the aforesaid plat. This being the same property conveyed to Phillip T. Hawkins, Sr. by deed of W. Bernard Jones, Jr., dated April 26, 2000, filed for record in said register's office on April 28, 2000 in Volume 770, at page 1086. Subsequently, a Contract of Sale between Phillip T. Hawkins, Sr. and Tiffany L. Dowden n/k/a Tiffany D. Kidd dated May 31, 2000 and recorded on May 31, 2000 in the Office of RMC for Sumter county in Real Estate Volume 773 at page 750. Linda S. Hawkins, Cynthia H. Vickers n/k/a Cynthia H. Brown and Phillip T. Hawkins, Jr. all heirs-at-law, signed a Quit Claim Deed unto Tiffany L. Dowden n/k/a Tiffany D. Kidd dated June 30, 2015 and recorded July 2, 2015 in the Office of RMC for Sumter County in Book 1212 at Page 4770. TMS #: p/o 168-15-02-015

Plaintiff,

Mobile Home: 1999 IMPER VID# SEHNC079906513AB

Defendant.

SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES

Anthony Jenkins vs. Lora Frasher

By virtue of a Decree of Foreclosure entered in an action entitled, Anthony Jenkins vs. Lora Frasher, Civil Action Case No. 2016-CP-43-01592, the undersigned Master In Equity will sell at public auction to be conducted in Room 1A of the Sumter County Judicial Center in Sumter, South Carolina, on February 6, 2016 at 12:00 noon, the following property will be sold to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Privateer Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as a lot containing 0.45 acres, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated May 11, 1988 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book PB88 at page 508; more recently shown on that certain plat prepared by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated February 6, 1992, and recorded in Plat Book PB92 at page 219. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 3780 Barkley Road and is shown on the Auditors map of Sumter County as Tax Parcel 212-03-02-028.

TERMS OF SALE: At the conclusion of the bidding, the successful purchaser, other than the plaintiff, must deposit with the Master five (5%) per cent of the bid in cash or equivalent. Credit will be allowed for this against the purchase price. Personal/deficiency judgment having been demanded, the bidding will remain open for thirty (30) days and compliance with the bid must be

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.0% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-02014 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Paulo M. Gadsden, as Personal Representative for the Estate of Mozell Lenora Gadsden a/k/a Mozell L. Gadsden; Paulo M. Gadsden; Andried M. Gadsden; Mozell L. Gadsden, Jr.; Beach Forest Village Property

Notice of Sale

Owners Assn., Inc., the undersigned Master In Equity for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 6, 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Sumter, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder:

Sumter, SC 29153

County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and delineated as Lot No. 18, Section 1 of Oakland North Subdivision and being more fully shown on a plat of Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated April 2, 1993 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 93 at Page 465. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 5601 Cold Stream Drive, Dalzell, South Carolina and represented by Auditor's map of Sumter County as tax parcel 135-16-01-011.

All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, identified as Lot No. 138 of Beach Forest Subdivision Phase I and being more fully shown on a plat prepared by Louis W. Tisdale, R.L.S. dated October 18, 2003 and recorded in Plat Book 2004 at page 10, records of Sumter County. This property is known as 2280 Beach Forest Drive. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bound, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 17976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. Be all measurements a little more or a little less and according to said plat. This being the same property conveyed to Mozell L. Gadsden by Deed of Davis & Ross Const. Co., Inc. dated March 2, 2005 and recorded March 2, 2005 in Book 971 at Page 1508 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, Mozell L. Gadsden conveyed said property to Mozell L. Gadsden and Cedric M. Gadsden, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, dated May 10, 2008 and recorded May 13, 2008 in Book 1105 at Page 2499 in said Records. Thereafter, Cedric M. Gadsden passed away on July 4, 2009 and the subject property passed to Mozell L. Gadsden by operation of law.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2280 Beach Forest Drive, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 202-07-04-005

TERMS OF SALE: FOR CASH. At the conclusion of bidding, the successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity a deposit of 5% of the bid amount in cash or certified funds, as evidence of good faith, which is to be applied on the purchase price upon compliance with the bid. Interest on the balance of the bid at 9.48% shall be paid to the day of compliance. If the successful bidder should fail to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within Thirty (30) days after the sale, the deposit of 5% is to be forfeited and applied to first to the costs and expenses of this action, and then to the Plaintiff's judgment debt, and the property re-advertised for sale upon the same terms at the risk of the former highest bidder. Purchaser to pay for deed recording fees and deed stamps. Deficiency judgment being demanded; the bidding will remain open thirty (30) days after the date of sale. The Plaintiff may withdraw its demand for a deficiency sale any time prior to the sale. Should Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent fail to appear on the day of sale, the property shall not be sold, but shall be re-advertised and sold at some convenient sales day thereafter when Plaintiff, Plaintiff's attorney, or Plaintiff's agent, is present. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record. Plaintiff does not warrant title to purchasers at the foreclosure sale or other third parties; prior to bidding, third-parties should have their own title search performed on the subject property. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County

NOTICE OF SALE

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master In Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.625% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Phyllis Carmon a/k/a Phyllis Smith Carmon a/k/a Phyllis Gayle Smith, Individually; Phyllis Gayle Smith, as Personal Representative of The Estate of Robert W. Carmon a/k/a Robert Wayne Carmon;, C/A No. 15-CP-43-02596, The following property will be sold on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder

In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order.

The property herein described includes the right, title and interest of the defendant(s) n/a in, of and to any mobile home, currently situated thereon. The interest(s), if any, of said defendant(s) in the mobile home will be transferred to the successful purchaser "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE or otherwise by a non-warranty deed (AND NOT BY A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE).

The Honorable Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-00360 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR CIM T R U S T 2 0 1 5 - 4 A G MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-4AG, against William K. Newman a/k/a William Karl Newman; Republic Finance, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, or his agent, will sell on February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at Sumter County Judicial Center, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC, to the highest bidder: All that certain property situated in the County of SUMTER, and State of SOUTH CAROLINA, about 7 miles south east of the City of Sumter, containing eleven and seven-tenths (11.7) acres, more or less, and being bounded on the north by land of Prescott; on the east by land of Prescott; and on the south and west by other lands of F. A. Newman and W. T. Newman, said tract being more full described and delineated on plat thereof made by Palmer & Malone, C.E. dated October 27, 1955 and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Court for Sumter County in plat book Z-13 at Page 70. Less & Except that certain piece of the property, located in the Southwestern corner, bounded on the north by Betty E. Newman; on the East by a Canal and Betty Newman; and on the West by lands now or formerly of F.A. Newman and measuring 100 feet, no more or no less, on this line, as is more fully shown in deed recorded June 14, 2010 in Book 1140at Page 2442. This being the same property conveyed to William R. Newman by deed of Betty B. Newman Welch, dated April 16, 2007 and recorded October 9, 2007 in Book 1093 at Page 1917 and re-recorded June 6, 2008 in Book 1107 at Page 871 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina.

TMS Number: 298-00-01-009 (land) & 400-00-33-499 (mh) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2900 Wellman Circle,

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with improvements thereon, situate lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being more particularly shown as Lot 65 on a plat of Hunting Hills Subdivision by Edmunds Land Surveyors, Inc., dated February 3, 1993 and recorded in the Recorder's Office for the above named county in Plat Book 93, Page 196. Derivation: Book 667 at Page 1138.

2885 Ithica Rd, Sumter, SC 29154-8978 This includes a 1987, Champion mobile home with VIN# VIN# 337172N6211AB.

179-05-03-003 (land), 400-00-20-686 (mobile home) SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.35% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #15-CP-43-02596. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 013263-07728 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY'S SALE CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01501 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of Trustmark National Bank against Matthew R. Marquess and Leticia R. Marquess, I, the Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 12:00 o'clock p.m., at the Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the

This being the same property conveyed to Matthew R. Marquess and Leticia R. Marquess by deed of Brenda Kaye Whaley dated July 25, 2011 and recorded July 26, 2011 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina in Book 1157 at Page 2715.

TMS#:

135-16-01-011

Property Address: 5601 Cold Stream Drive Dalzell, S.C. 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff's representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Sumter County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.375% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Sumter County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.

Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-1177 bgrimsley@grimsleylaw.com

Notice of Sale C/A No: 2016-CP-43-01694 BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County, South Carolina, heretofore issued in the case of U.S. Bank National Association vs. Anthony Marra aka Anthony J. Marra, individually and as Personal Representative for the Estate of Diane Lee Hodgson aka Diane L. Hodgson aka Diane Hodgson; Derek Hodgson; Shelly Swann; AscensionPoint Recovery Services, LLC on behalf of Synchrony Bank; AscensionPoint Recovery Services, LLC on behalf of Department Stores National Bank; Safe Federal Credit Union; Discover Bank; Springleaf Financial Services of South Carolina, Inc.; Midland Funding LLC, I the undersigned as Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the Sumter County Judicial Center, Sumter County, South Carolina, to the highest bidder: Legal Description Address:

and

Property

ALL THAT CERTAIN piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the City and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being designated as Lot No. 13 and a strip of land 5.67 feet in width off the northern portion of Lot No. 14 on that certain plat prepared by Harmon D. Moise, Surveyor, dated February 4, 1920 and recorded Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book O-4, page 232. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This is the same property known as 115 Winn Street, Sumter, SC. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 228-10-03-060. THIS BEING the identical property conveyed to Warren T. Hodgson and Diane L. Hodgson by deed of Laurie Steven Choate, Ann Stevens Edwards and Emmanuel Nicholas Stevens dated July 30, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Book 1088, page 1930 on August 1, 2007. Thereafter, Warren T. Hodgson died December 21, 2015 leaving Diane L. Hodgson the sole owner of subject property.

115 Winn Street Sumter, SC 29150 TMS# 228-10-03-060 TERMS OF SALE: For cash. Interest at the rate of Two and 0/1000 (2.000%) to be paid on balance of bid from date of sale to date of compliance. The purchaser to pay for papers and stamps, and that the successful bidder or bidders, other than the Plaintiff therein, do, upon the acceptance of his or her bid, deposit with the Master in Equity for Sumter County a certified check or cash in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of bid on said premises at the sale as evidence of good faith in bidding, and subject to any resale of said premises under Order of this Court; and in the event the said purchaser or purchasers fail to comply with the terms of sale within Twenty (20) days, the Master in Equity shall forthwith resell the said property, after the due notice and advertisement, and shall

CLASSIFIEDS

THE ITEM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2017

Notice of Sale

continue to sell the same each subsequent sales day until a purchaser, who shall comply with the terms of sale, shall be obtained, such sales to be made at the risk of the former purchaser. Since a personal or deficiency judgment is waived, the bidding will not remain open but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's representative does not appear at the above-described sale, then the sale of the property will be null, void, and of no force and effect. In such event, the sale will be rescheduled for the next available sales day. Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. Sold subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record.

conveyed unto Louis Carr and Katie Carr by deed of Hardee Construction Co., Inc., dated March 30, 1990, and recorded April 3, 1990, in Book 504 at Page 661, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Louis Carr died testate on November 2, 2002 leaving his interest in the subject property to Katie Carr as detailed in probate case number 2002-ES-43-541. Subsequently, Katie Mae Heyward a/k/a Katie Carr died testate on or about April 18, 2008, leaving her interest in the subject property to her devisees, namely, Martha Stokes a/k/a Martha Ann Stokes a/k/a Marthan S. Stokes a/k/a Marthan Shirley Stoke, Gwendolyn Wells a/k/a Gwendolyn P. Wells, Michael Farmer, Crystal Monyett Conway a/k/a Crystal Monyett Fowell, Crystal Alexis Crowder, Kawana Dajor Crowder, Audrey Davis, Lisa Stokes and the unknown heirs of John Crowder, as is more fully shown in the Probate Records for Sumter County bearing Case No. 2008-ES-43-273.

bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. Personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded or reserved, the sale will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Â§15-39-720 (1976). The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.375% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #08-CP-43-2609.

Eldredge Brice, dated September 17, 2002 and recorded September 23, 2002 in Book 857 at Page 905, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Thereafter, William Eldredge Brice passed away and full title to the subject property passed to Dorothy E. Brice by operation of law.

Carolina, containing .44 acre, more or less, and being more particularly shown and delineated as Lot 286, Meadowcroft Subdivision Section 3, as shown on a plat prepared by Joseph R. Edwards, PLS, dated November 29, 1999, and recorded in the RMC Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 99, at Page 1085, and having such boundaries, metes, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, reference to which is hereby made pursuant to authority contained in Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.

permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Sumter, South Carolina Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 8237 Columbia, SC 29202 803-726-2700

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust vs. Gwendolyn Wells a/k/a Gwendolyn P. Wells; Martha Stokes a/k/a Martha Ann Stokes a/k/a Marthan S. Stokes a/k/a Marthan Shirley Stokes as Personal Represntative and heir of the Estate of Katie Mae Heyward Carr; Michael Farmer; Crystal Monyell Conway a/k/a Crystal Monyett Fowell a/k/a Crystal Sowell; Crystal Alexis Crowder; Kawana Dajor Crowder; Audrey Davis; John Crowder, and if John Crowder be deceased, then any and all children and heirs at law, distributees and devisees, and if any of the same be deceased, any and all persons entitled to claim under or through them, and also all other person unknown claiming any right, title, interest or lien upon the real estate described hereinAny unknown adults being a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability or persons in the military service of the United States of America being a class designated as Richard RoeLisa Stokes; , C/A No. 08-CP-43-2609, The following property will be sold on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Concord Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as the combination of Lot Nos. 9 and 10 in the Sammie A. Jones Subdivision, as shown on that certain plat by D.D. Edmunds, R.L.S., dated February 22, 1990, and recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Sumter County in Plat Book 90 at Page 442, the exact boundaries and measurements of which can be determined by reference to said plat. Said Lot Nos. 9 and 10 being bounded and measuring as a whole according to said plat as follows: On the Northeast by Britton Brogdon Road, said plat, and measuring thereon 240.08 feet; On the Southeast by Lot No. 8, said plat, and measuring 250.12 feet; On the Southwest by lands of Sammie A. Jones, said plat, and measuring thereon 249.95 feet. Be all of said measurements a little more less, and according to said plat. This being the property known as 3560 Britton Brogdon Road. This

being

the

same

property

And Also: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Concord, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as 0.42 acre, as shown on that certain plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, RLS, dated May 24, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyances for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at Page 833, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina. This being the same property conveyed to Louis Carr and Katie Carr by deed of Cotten Construction Company, Inc., dated December 30, 1994, and recorded January 12, 1995, in Book 616 at Page 665, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County, South Carolina. Louis Carr died testate on November 2, 2002 leaving his interest in the subject property to Katie Carr as detailed in probate case number 2002-ES-43-541. Subsequently, Katie Mae Heyward a/k/a Katie Carr died testate on or about April 18, 2008, leaving her interest in the subject property to her devisees, namely, Martha Stokes a/k/a Martha Ann Stokes a/k/a Marthan S. Stokes a/k/a Marthan Shirley Stokes, Gwendolyn Wells a/k/a Gwendolyn P. Wells, Michael Farmer, Crystal Monyett Conway a/k/a Crystal Monyett Fowell, Crystal Alexis Crowder, Kawana Dajor Crowder, Audrey Davis, Lisa Stokes and the unknown heirs of John Crowder, as is more fully shown in the Probate Records for Sumter County bearing Case No. 2008-ES-43-273. Derivation: Book 616 at Page 665

3560 Britton Brogdon Rd Sumter, SC 29153 291-00-01-043 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his

NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Martin Banks for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00509 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

NOTICE OF SALE CIVIL ACTION NO. 2016-CP-43-01316 BY VIRTUE of the decree heretofore granted in the case of: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Dorothy E. Brice; Perry A. Brice; Robin W. Brice, the undersigned Special Referee for Sumter County, South Carolina, will sell on February 6, 2017 at 12:00PM, at the Sumter County Courthouse, City of Waxhaw, State of South Carolina, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the dwelling and improvements thereon, lying and being situate in the Township and County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, designated as 4.8 acres (exclusive of Highway Right of Way) on that plat prepared by H. S. Willson, RLS, dated April 11, 1960 and recorded in Plat Book Z-17 at page 69 in the records of the Register of Deeds Office for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and reference is craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is made in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted by law under Ă&#x201A;Â§ 30-5-250 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended. LESS, HOWEVER, the following parcels: (1) That 0.94 acre parcel conveyed to Kenneth M. Brice and K. Carlleen Lewis by deed recorded September 30, 1977 in Deed Book G-10 at page 1364; (2) That 0.88 acre parcel conveyed to William R. Brice by deed recorded October 6, 1978 in Deed Book J-10 at page 476.

Subsequently, Dorothy E. Price conveyed subject property to Perry A. Brice and Robin W. Brice, reserving a life estate unto herself, by deed dated April 10, 2013 and recorded April 16, 2013 in Deed Book 1185 at page 4317, in the Register of Deeds Office, Sumter County, South Carolina.

CURRENT ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 595 Bell Road, Sumter, SC 29153 TMS: 245-14-01-017

TMS No. 182-12-04-003

TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to the Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail to comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Special Referee may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding shall not remain open after the date of sale and shall be final on that date, and compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the balance of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.75% per annum. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions, easements and restrictions of record and any other senior encumbrances. In the event an agent of Plaintiff does not appear at the time of sale, the within property shall be withdrawn from sale and sold at the next available sales date upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or such terms as may be set forth in a supplemental order. The Honorable Clyde N. Davis Special Referee for Sumter County Brock & Scott, PLLC 3800 Fernandina Road, Suite 110 Columbia, SC 29210 Attorneys for Plaintiff

(3) Tract B-1 containing 0.36 acre conveyed to Jessie F. Tucker by deed recorded May 10, 2004 in Deed Book 937 at page 479, and confirmed by quitclaim deed recorded January 25, 2010 in Deed Book 1134 at page 3211.

BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association vs. Scott N. Sproul a/k/a Scott Sproul; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder:

This being the same property conveyed to Dorothy E. Brice and William Eldredge Brice, as tenants in common jointly with rights of survivorship, by deed of William

All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the residence and other improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Sumter Township, County of Sumter, State of South

The Sumter Item is locally owned and run. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of this community and we believe in Sumter.

Property address: 3030 Kari Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.500% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-01379

The Perfect Housewarming Gift

This being the same property conveyed to Scott N. Sproul by Deed of Van M. Purvis and Stacy E. Purvis dated June 8, 2007 and recorded June 21, 2007 in Book 1083 at Page 188 in the ROD Office for Sumter County.

Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: American Advisors Group vs. Garland Nettles a/k/a Garland G. Nettles; Larry Nettles a/k/a Larry T. Nettles; The United States of America acting by and through its agency The Department of Housing and Urban Development; The Citizens Bank; Mid Carolina Exteriors, Inc.; Sol Stein; , C/A No. 2016CP4301005, The following property will be sold on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL, OR LOT, TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, IF ANY, SITUATE, LYING, AND BEING IN SUMTER TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY OF SUMTER, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DELINEATED AS LOT NO. 8 ON PLAT BY H. S. WILLSON, RLS, DATED DECEMBER 2, 1969, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Z-27, AT PAGE 127, IN THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR SUMTER COUNTY AND BOUNDED AND MEASURING AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY LOT NUMBER 9, AND MEASURING THEREON IN 240.50 FEET; ON THE EAST BY THE INTERSECTION OF CLUB LANE AND LEWIS ROAD AND MEASURING THEREON IN A CURVE LINE 26 FEET; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY CLUB LANE AND MEASURING THEREON 175 FEET; ON A CURVE LINE 26 FEET; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LOT NUMBER 7 AND MEASURING THEREON 200.80 FEET; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY LOT NUMBER 6 AND MEASURING THEREON 69.20 FEET; BE THE SAID MEASUREMENTS MORE OR LESS. Derivation: Deed Book 1204 at Page 1771.

909 Club Ln, Sumter, SC 29154 226-01-01-009 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property

8 -JCFSUZ St. | Sumter, SC 803.774.1200 www.theitem.com

CLASSIFIEDS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2017 Notice of Sale will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.022% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2016CP4301005. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 017108-00237 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-01682 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") vs. Rosemary Geerer, I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Sumter, County and State aforesaid, more fully shown on a portion of Lot 21 on plat recorded in Plat Book 87 Page 341 containing .990 acres said lot being divided into lots 21-A and 21-B. Lot 21-B is bounded and measured as follows according to plat of Michael Turbeville recorded in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County in Plat Book PB 2003 at Page 237, and being bounded and measured on the North by Lot 21-A and measuring thereon 234.94 feet. On the East by Lot 22 of the plat recorded at Plat Book 87 page 341 and measuring thereon 199.32 feet. On the South by the right of way of Hidden Oaks Drive and measuring thereon from the Houston boundary to the radius of the curve of Hidden Valley Oaks at a distance of 138.95 feet. On the Southwest by the radius of the curve of Hidden Oaks Drive and measuring thereon in accordance with said plat 155.16 feet. On the West by the right of way Hidden Oaks Drive and measuring from the radius of the curve to the Northern boundary line at a distance of 87.52 feet. All said measurements being recorded in said plats. The Mobile Home located on the subject property has been permanently de-titled according to the laws of the State of South Carolina by virtue of that certain Manufactured Home Affidavit for Retirement of Title Certificate, dated June 20, 2004 and recorded September 21, 2004 in Book 953 at Page 1649. This being a portion of the property conveyed to Rosemary Geerer by deed of First Family Financial Services, Inc., dated March 5, 2003 and recorded March 5, 2003 in Book 953 at Page 1652 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. Subsequently, Kenneth C. Geerer died intestate on or about 2013, leaving the subject property to his heirs, namely Rosemary Geerer, as shown in Probate Estate Matter Number 2013-ES-43-00364.

TMS No. 100-00-06-005 Property address: 1540 Hidden Oaks Dr, Wedgefield, SC 29168 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.125% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may

Notice of Sale

wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina.

Carolina, designated as Lot No. 85 on plat of Section 2 of the Village Subdivision, prepared by H. S. Willson, RLS, dated October 22, 1975 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book Z-37 at page 271; This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the same property known as 487 Alpine Drive, Sumter, South Carolina and represented by Auditor`s map of Sumter County as tax parcel 206-11-01-031.

Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2015-CP-43-01925 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC vs. Paula B. Richardson a/k/a Paula Bonnette Richardson, et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land, with the dwelling and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, shown as Lot No. 33, Block K, on a plat of a portion of Sherwood Forest Subdivision and shown on that certain plat of McMillan Engineering Company, dated September 16, 1959 and revised October 16, 1961, and recorded in Plat Book Z-18 at Page 126, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County. This said lot has such metes, boundaries, courses and distances as are shown on said plat, which are incorporated herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. This being the property known as 1062 Marian Lane. Represented by Sumter County Parcel No. 268-09-04-021. This being the same property conveyed to Paula B. Richardson by deed of Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificate CWABS, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-8, dated September 10, 2007 and recorded September 21, 2007 in Book 1092 at Page 1555 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County.

TMS No. 268-09-04-021 Property address: 1062 Marian Lane, Sumter, SC 29153 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.000% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-00438 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: U.S. Bank National Association vs. Jacqueline Robinson, Individually and as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Polly J. Berry, Deceased; Wayne Johnson, Individually and as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Polly J. Berry, Deceased; Ronald Sowell, Individually and as Heir or Devisee of the Estate of Polly J. Berry, Deceased; Any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Polly J. Berry, their heirs or devisees, successors and assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Sumter, State of South

This being the same property conveyed unto Jerome G. Berry and Polly J. Berry, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common, by virtue of a Deed from Mona Diaz dated March 23, 2011 and recorded April 11, 2011 in Book 1153 at Page 220 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Sumter County, South Carolina. Subsequently, Jerome G. Berry died on May 19, 2011, leaving Polly J. Berry as the sole owner of the subject property. Subsequently, Polly J. Berry died intestate on July 2, 2015, leaving the subject property to her heirs or devisees, namely Jacqueline Robinson, Wayne Johnson and Ronald Sowell, per public record.

TMS No. 206-11-01-031 Property address: 487 Alpine Drive, Sumter, SC 29154 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.750% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale. The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date. Neither the Plaintiff nor its counsel make representations as to the integrity of the title or the fair market value of the property offered for sale. Prior to bidding you may wish to review the current state law or seek the advice of any attorney licensed in South Carolina. Richard L. Booth Master in Equity for Sumter County Scott and Corley, P.A. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01235 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsJason V. Scott aka Jason Vernon Scott, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Jason V. Scott aka Jason Vernon Scott, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder:

THE ITEM

Notice of Sale

TMS #: 135-16-01-013 SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 4.25% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: Quicken Loans Inc. vs. Teal Eargle Rogers; Coley Eargle Cline; Any Heir-at-law or Devisees of Frances Hunter a/k/a Frances H. Hunter a/k/a Frances H. McKinley, Deceased, their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title, or interest in the real estate described herein; also including any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe; Tudor Place Homeowners Association; Cotten Construction Company, Inc.; , C/A No. 2015CP4300183, The following property will be sold on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon at the Sumter County Courthouse to the highest bidder All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of City of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot Number 56A, Phase I, of Tudor Subdivisions as shown on that certain plat prepared for Frances H. McKinley, by Edmunds Land Surveyors, RLS, dated February 26, 1991, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance for Sumter County in Plat Book 91 at page 209, and having such metes and bounds are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds, as permitted under section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Law of South Carolina.

Notice of Sale

John J. Hearn Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202-3200 (803) 744-4444 016426-00533 Website: www.rtt-law.com (see link to Resources/Foreclosure Sales)

property shall be re-advertised for sale on the next available sale date.

MASTER IN EQUITY NOTICE OF SALE 2016-CP-43-01601 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Benefit of The Certificateholders of The CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-BC5 vs. Melanie B. Miles; et.al., I, the undersigned Richard L. Booth, Master in Equity for Sumter County, will sell on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 12:00 PM, at the County Judicial Center, 215 Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with any and all improvements thereon, lying and being in the Stateburg Township, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina and being more particularly shown as Lot No. 4 in General Sumter Estates on a plat of Julian B. Allen dated March 20, 1985 and revised July 31, 1986 of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 86 at Page 1095; Pursuant to Section 30-5-250 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), reference to said plat is hereby craved for the particulars of the boundaries, metes, courses, and/or distance of the property delineated thereon. This being the same property conveyed to William H. Miles, II and Melanie B. Miles, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common, by Deed of Lewis M. Oakcrum and Gloria H. Oakcrum dated January 16, 2004 and recorded January 22, 2004 in Book 923 at Page 1031 in the ROD Office for Sumter County. Subsequently, William H. Miles, II died on January 22, 2015 and by operation of law his interest in the subject property went to Melanie B. Miles.

TMS No. 093-05-02-001 Property address: 5964 Fish Road, Dalzell, SC 29040 TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity, at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of said bid is due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of non-compliance. In the event of a third party bidder and that any third party bidder fails to deliver the required deposit in certified (immediately collectible) funds with the Office of the Master in Equity, said deposit being due and payable immediately upon closing of the bidding on the day of sale, the Master in Equity will re-sell the subject property at the most convenient time thereafter (including the day of sale) upon notification to counsel for Plaintiff. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to comply with the balance due of the bid within 20 days, then the Master in Equity may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder).

Derivation: Book 1016 at Page 335

2170 Tudor St, Sumter, SC 29150 2040309026 SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, SUMTER AD VALOREM TAXES, EASEMENTS AND/OR, RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. TERMS OF SALE: A 5% deposit in certified funds is required. The deposit will be applied towards the purchase price unless the bidder defaults, in which case the deposit will be forfeited. If the successful bidder fails, or refuses, to make the required deposit, or comply with his bid within 20 days, then the property will be resold at his risk. No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.75% per annum. For complete terms of sale, see Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale filed with the Sumter County Clerk of Court at C/A #2015CP4300183. NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County

Personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will remain open for a period of thirty (30) days after the sale date. The Plaintiff may waive its right to a deficiency judgment prior to sale, in which case the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. Purchaser to pay for documentary stamps on Master in Equity's Deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.750% per annum. The Plaintiff may waive any of its rights, including its right to a deficiency judgment, prior to sale.

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2016-CP-43-01377 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SUMTER Ditech Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC Plaintiff, -vsCedric Rembert, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Ditech Financial LLC fka Green Tree Servicing LLC vs. Cedric Rembert, I, Richard L. Booth, as Master In Equity for Sumter County, will sell on February 6, 2017, at 12:00 Noon, at the Sumter County Courthouse, 215 N. Harvin Street, Sumter, SC 29150, to the highest bidder: All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot No. 13, Block B, of Oakland Plantation Subdivision as shown on that certain plat prepared by Julian B. Allen, dated February 6, 1987 and recorded in Plat Book 87 at Page 166 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County. Aforesaid plat is specifically incorporated herein and referenced in craved thereto for a more complete and accurate description of metes, bounds, courses and distances of the property concerned herein. This description is in lieu of the metes and bounds, as permitted by law under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This being the property known as 5424 Plantation Drive. TMS No: 134-15-02-022 This being the same property conveyed to the mortgagor herein by deed of Darlene Staton, recorded December 21, 2006 in Vol. 1058 at Page 114 in the Office of the RMC for Sumter County.

TMS #: 134-15-02-022 SUBJECT TO SUMTER COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master In Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Master In Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 6.50%% per annum. Richard L. Booth Master In Equity for Sumter County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and restrictions of record. This sale is subject to all title matters of record and any interested party should consider performing an independent title examination of the subject property as no warranty is given. The sale will not be held unless either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent is present at the sale and either Plaintiff's attorney or Plaintiff's bidding agent enters the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this captioned matter. In the alternative, Plaintiff's counsel, if permitted by the Court, may advise this Court directly of its authorized bidding instructions. In the event a sale is inadvertently held without Plaintiff's Counsel or Counsel's bidding agent entering the authorized bid of Plaintiff for this specifically captioned matter, the sale shall be null and void and the

Get The Sumter Item delivered to your doorstep.

All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land, together with the improvements thereon, if any, situate, lying and being in the Township of Stateburg, County of Sumter, State of South Carolina, being shown and designated as Lot #115, containing 0.69 acre of Oakland North Subdivision, Section 3, as shown on that certain plat prepared for David J. Larche and Mary M. Larche, by Ben J. Makela, RLS, dated April 13, 1994, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Sumter County in Plat Book 94 at Page 544, and having such metes and bounds as are shown on said plat, this description being in lieu of metes and bounds as permitted under Section 30-5-250 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina, as amended. This is the property known as 5625 Cold Stream Drive, Dalzell, South Carolina 29040 bearing tax map number: 135-16-01-013. This is the property conveyed to Jason Vernon Scott by deed of Regis L. McClain and Ranisha J. McClain dated February 14, 2007 and recorded simultaneously herewith.

START YOUR SUBSCRIPTION CALL (803) 775-1258

Contact Desert ExposureĘźs

B10

CLASSIFIEDS

THE ITEM

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 03, 2017

Here's My Card DADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SMALL ENGINES LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT â&#x20AC;˘ SALES & SERVICE Don & Faye 1000 Myrtle Beach Highway Sumter, SC 29153

Piano Tuning Repairs & Refinishing

1936 Pinewood Road Sumter, SC 29154

For Expert Service

CALL ALGIE WALKER

803-506-2111

803-485-8705

Senior Citizen & Military Discount

M-F 8:00-5:00 | Sat 8:00-12:00

Repairs and New Installation

Cincinnati Conservatory Certified Since 1947

(803) 495-4411 Parts & Service Center

Jimmy Jordan Plumbing Service

WAL WALKER LKER PIANO

19 S. Cantey Street

Over 20 years experience Cell: 803-397-6278

Summerton, SC

Historic Building for Lease

Timothy L. Griffith

$100 per month Good location with operating 3RVW 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH *UHDW RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU D VPDOO EXVLQHVV RZQHU For more information contact Steve /HQRLU %XLOGLQJ LV ORFDWHG DW +RUDWLR +DJRRG 5G

Attorney at Law

803.607.9087 Your Local Authorized Xerox Sales Agency

18 E. Liberty St. Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 778-2330 ÂŽ

Xerox is a Trademark of Xerox Corporation

Family Law â&#x20AC;˘ Divorce Visitation & Custody Criminal Defense â&#x20AC;˘ DUI â&#x20AC;˘ Federal and State Court

www.tlgriffith.com

Senior Citizen Discount Lawn Care Ernie Baker

FOR RENT - Alice Boyle Garden Center

McLean Marechal Insurance Associate Agent

842 W. Liberty Street - Sumter, SC 29150

712 Bultman Drive | Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter: 803-774-0118 | Florence: 843-669-5858 Cell: 803-491-4417 | bakee1@nationwide.com

BoDeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

(Next to Swan Lake Iris Gardens)

Weddings â&#x20AC;˘ Receptions â&#x20AC;˘ Family Reunions â&#x20AC;˘ Birthdays â&#x20AC;˘ Club Meetings Fully equipped to serve, seat & entertain 100 guests. Linens available for nominal fee.

Call Eileen Gardner 803-469-6261

William Bode 803-847-3324 bodeslawncare@gmail.com

Fully Insured Licensed, Bonded & Certified!

Includes: Grass cut, Edge walkway, Trim & Weed, Blow Driveway clear. Call Roland Evans (803) 869-0138 or (803) 979-8838

2900 Jereco Road Sumter, SC 29153 www.lisasarkpetcare.com

H.L. Boone

SEAMLESS ALUMINUM RAIN GUTTERS

Owner / Notary Public

GUTTER AND SPOUT CLEANING OR REPAIRS

H.L. Boone, Contractor All Types of Improvements

1 Monte Carlo Court Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-9904

715.966. LISA (5472) Cell 803.607.9836 Office lisasarkpetcare@gmail.com

LAWN CARE Yard Work of all Types Dethatching/Aeration Shrub/Tree Work Fall & Spring Clean Up Straw/Mulch Pressure Washing

Small to Medium size yards. $ 00 per visit.

Remodeling, Painting, Carports, Decks, Blow Ceilings, Ect.

Carolina Caregivers â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Helping Hand for Those You Love.â&#x20AC;?

803-236-3603 Wendy Felder Owner

LEAF GUARD INSTALLATION

TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE PLEASE CALL 803-774-1212 FOR MORE INFORMATION! J&Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Local Moving and More, LLC â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saving time & money with no worriesâ&#x20AC;? Over 20 years of experience 64 Wilder Street Sumter, SC 29150 803-236-4008 or 803-773-3934

JONATHAN E. GOFF 803-968-4802 Dependable Service

Over 20 Years Experience

RANDY BONNER Store Manager

Jamie Singleton Owner

FRASIER TIRE SERVICE INC

310 E. Liberty Street Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-1423 - Fax (803) 778-1512

*Free Estimates *Moving (Home & OfďŹ ce) www.jtslocalmovingmore.com

24 HOUR CARE ASSISTANCE

IESHA TINDAL Balancing life issues

MORE INFO. 803-236-2685

FULL SERVICE IN HOME COMPANIONS

â&#x20AC;˘ Meal Planning & Preparation â&#x20AC;˘ Bathing & Dressing Assistance â&#x20AC;˘ Medicine Reminders â&#x20AC;˘ Errands & Transportation

THE GAMECOCK SHRINE CLUB

is Available for Rent! CALL NOW FOR DATE AVAILABILITY!

Rent for your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Special Occasionsâ&#x20AC;? Craft Shows â&#x20AC;˘ Weddings â&#x20AC;˘ Banquets â&#x20AC;˘ Retirement Partiesâ&#x20AC;˘ Family Reunions Call 983-1376

OPEN YEAR ROUND 61 W. Wesmark Blvd. Sumter, SC 29150 www.jacksonhewitt.com

Tel: (803) 469-8899 Fax: (803) 469-8890

Under Pressure Total pressure washing services

A MOBILE STORAGE CO. Toby Morris Owner and Operator 803.720.6272 Like us on Facebook

COLUMBIA (803) 799-1129 DON GOODSON FLORENCE (843) 664-0554 MOBILE (803) 491-7300 SUMTER (803) 773-5439 CHARLESTON (843) 723-9084 MYRTLE BEACH (843) 664-0554 1-800-533-9716 WE ALSO HAUL EQUIPMENT

TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE PLEASE CALL 803-774-1212 FOR MORE INFORMATION!

PLEASE CALL 803-774-1212 FOR MORE INFORMATION!